Nissan 370Z Forum - FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise

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Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)

- Engine & Drivetrain (http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/)

- - FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise (http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/92346-fixed-rear-axle-click-clunk-noise.html)

Ronin06

10-30-2022 06:58 PM

OK, just did this mod as I had some clunking sound when shifting into 2nd, probably just how I shift, not the transmission. Back on topic after doing this mod, no noise! Very easy to do. Hopefully, it will hold up, I could probably stand to take apart the rear axles and grease them properly, but a little limited on time at the moment.

One point of clarification for those doing this mod. It will require 3 washers per side, so don't throw away your old ones. The stealership was damn expensive here... $60 for (4) washers and (4) cotter pins.

jamtinge

05-24-2023 09:56 AM

Hi Guys,
My 2017 with 40000km has started making this click noise. Is this "Kawasaki nut" still the fix you guys do to remedy the noise issue?
I see some comments that the noise still comes back even with this method.

JARblue

05-25-2023 11:00 AM

Yes. A castellated nut is the solution for the axle 'clunk' that occurs when changing directions in the vehicle at very low speeds.

batkogogo

09-01-2023 02:38 AM

https://i.imgur.com/JFqjEpb.jpg

Hello,370z with what force do we tighten the center rear nut (Nm)
in manual *Auto data* gives little power!
https://i.imgur.com/WUsVmHp.jpg

ZoomZ

09-01-2023 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batkogogo (Post 4044941)

https://i.imgur.com/JFqjEpb.jpg

Hello,370z with what force do we tighten the center rear nut (Nm)
in manual *Auto data* gives little power!
https://i.imgur.com/WUsVmHp.jpg

I think most people take it to 80Ft.Lb

From FSM:

• When installing drive shaft, change the drive shaft and wheel hub
and bearing assembly matching marks put at the removal step by
180 degree.
• Use the following torque range for tightening the wheel hub lock
nut.

: 100 – 105 N·m (10 – 11 kg-m, 74 – 77 ft-lb)

theART

07-04-2025 03:49 AM

1 Attachment(s)

Got the parts!

markesc

05-24-2026 09:31 AM

Does anyone know if this issue was finally fixed on the new Z?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyonara91 (Post 3945699)

99% of dealers are retarded. Never will take accountability for their incompetence. I wonder how much crap they do wrong to peoples car without them knowing.

It has nothing to do with the grease, nothing at all. Yes greasing is apart of the process but it is a SMALL part of it. You need a properaxle nut from Kawasaki and you need to get rid of that stupid cheap crap bottle cap retainer that you slip the cotter pin through.

I swear. Nissan needs to grow a pair. CSC, clicks, engine cooling etc. If the new Z has small issues like this I doubt Nissan will fix them if they could not do it for this Z for the past 10 years. If that's the case I rather pull the trigger on a new Supra. Oh who am I kidding. . . I'd grab the new Z anyways and continue to bitch about it on this forum with you lot ;)

TreeSemdyZee

05-24-2026 10:00 AM

I seriously doubt it. My 350 did it, my 370 did it. I was told that Xterras and others did it.
Of course I was told by the dealer that he’s never heard of it happening in 370s.
THAT’s BECAUSE THOSE OF US WITH Zs KNOW NISSAN ISN’T GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, SO WE JUST FIX IT OURSELVES.
/rant

markesc

05-24-2026 10:22 AM

Yeap - Mine has been doing it for years!!

I think my only last items needed are grease + a large enough socket...

Any suggestions?

I'm leaning on:

Permatex 80078 1/2 Pint Anti-Seize Lubricant

Socket - Can I roll with a 1 1/4" or 32mm??? (I ask as the popular video mentions 1 1/4") - I'm thinking longer socket to give plenty of room...

or am I just an idiot and 1 1/4" is exactly 32mm?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 4055978)

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