Rear Axle Clunk (Please Report Here!)

Running4Mayor · 10-24-2013, 10:52 AM

I have the same problem. It sound like tin cans are shaking when shifting from 1st to 2nd... It's unacceptable for this to happen on a 2014 with only 700 miles on it... The dealership said this should not be happening and they're fixing the problem right now!!!

juld0zer · 10-24-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Running4Mayor

I have the same problem. It sound like tin cans are shaking when shifting from 1st to 2nd... It's unacceptable for this to happen on a 2014 with only 700 miles on it... The dealership said this should not be happening and they're fixing the problem right now!!!

this sounds like a different noise.
what RPM are you shifting at? did you record any video?
could this be the shifter rattle?

be sure to update us on the outcome.

Running4Mayor · 10-25-2013, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juld0zer

this sounds like a different noise.
what RPM are you shifting at? did you record any video?
could this be the shifter rattle?

be sure to update us on the outcome.

I got the car back and they said everything is in good working order. They clunk I heard when shifting from 1st to 2nd at low RPM is because of the close gear ratio. Me and the manger drove two other Zs and they were doing the same thing. So I guess its normal

juld0zer · 11-21-2013, 04:15 PM

1000km later with the RHS nut done up to 115Nm and still no click/clunk

If anyone has the adjusting cap and spring washer, it's pretty safe to torque it up in steps til the noise disappears.

Same axle is used in the plain nut + cotter pin models which take 185Nm according to the FSM. So the threads on the axles shouldn't get ruined with more torque. Maybe the nut.
You won't crush any bearings either, so no fear.
Just don't use a rattle gun.

PEPI · 12-14-2013, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juld0zer

1000km later with the RHS nut done up to 115Nm and still no click/clunk

If anyone has the adjusting cap and spring washer, it's pretty safe to torque it up in steps til the noise disappears.

Same axle is used in the plain nut + cotter pin models which take 185Nm according to the FSM. So the threads on the axles shouldn't get ruined with more torque. Maybe the nut.
You won't crush any bearings either, so no fear.
Just don't use a rattle gun.

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I have the exact same 'click' noise when I am driving from start. I am noticing lately that the clicking noise will happen as well as i down change gears at low speeds - i can hear it.....

I have 2009 6MT

limited733 · 03-13-2014, 12:14 PM

Any news from Nissan anybody?Anything official?Technical information number?Have the same problem with 37.000. Bought used a month ago..

juld0zer · 03-13-2014, 06:22 PM

been researching solutions to this irritating problem, short of doing up the nut waaaaay past the torque spec.

will report back in a few more 1000km as it's too early to celebrate with my current idea.

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10-24-2013, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Running4Mayor Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 41 Posts: 369 Drives: 15 Charger R/T Rep Power: 13	I have the same problem. It sound like tin cans are shaking when shifting from 1st to 2nd... It's unacceptable for this to happen on a 2014 with only 700 miles on it... The dealership said this should not be happening and they're fixing the problem right now!!!

11-21-2013, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 140	1000km later with the RHS nut done up to 115Nm and still no click/clunk If anyone has the adjusting cap and spring washer, it's pretty safe to torque it up in steps til the noise disappears. Same axle is used in the plain nut + cotter pin models which take 185Nm according to the FSM. So the threads on the axles shouldn't get ruined with more torque. Maybe the nut. You won't crush any bearings either, so no fear. Just don't use a rattle gun.

03-13-2014, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
limited733 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z Pearl white Rep Power: 15	Any news from Nissan anybody?Anything official?Technical information number?Have the same problem with 37.000. Bought used a month ago..

03-13-2014, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 140	been researching solutions to this irritating problem, short of doing up the nut waaaaay past the torque spec. will report back in a few more 1000km as it's too early to celebrate with my current idea.