FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise

JARblue · 02-17-2016, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

Those of you that did it themselves, did you unbolt the axle from the diff and smear grease between the diff and that shiney part of the axle? How much grease did yo put on there?

YzGyz

I bought the Honda M-something moly lube. Used most of a 10oz tube on the rear axles. No need to be stingy with it

edit: I left the axle connected to the diff so it did not get any lube there.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-17-2016, 09:00 AM

Speaking of TSBs. I just found an interesting site with ALL of the TSBs.
The link below is specifically for the '09 370, but they have all vehicles.

2009 Nissan 370Z TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) | NissanProblems.com

juld0zer · 02-17-2016, 09:39 AM

The M77 grease is to be applied to the flat face of the outer CV only. Not the splines. The flat face is the face which butts up against the hub. It's approx 10mm wide. There is a TSB for the 370Z and many Nissan models. The TSB will
have photos that tell you where to put the grease.

Follow the specified amount - weigh the tube using digital scales before applying and during application to determine when you have administered enough grease.

From memory, i took the axles out to do the greasing because i couldnt get enough room to properly see where i was applying it. Dont take chances, order the mandatory replacement fasteners

As i said earlier, this did not solve my problem but by all means try it out if you have access to the grease.

JARblue · 02-17-2016, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juld0zer

The M77 grease is to be applied to the flat face of the outer CV only. Not the splines. The flat face is the face which butts up against the hub. It's approx 10mm wide. There is a TSB for the 370Z and many Nissan models. The TSB will
have photos that tell you where to put the grease.

Follow the specified amount - weigh the tube using digital scales before applying and during application to determine when you have administered enough grease.

From memory, i took the axles out to do the greasing because i couldnt get enough room to properly see where i was applying it. Dont take chances, order the mandatory replacement fasteners

As i said earlier, this did not solve my problem but by all means try it out if you have access to the grease.

I did this at the same time as I replaced the stupid adjusting cap with the Kawasaki castle nut per your thread. Might as well while I was in there

Kevin at Austin Z Clinic told me to be generous with the lube, even though the FSM may say otherwise. I did everything probably 30K miles ago. No issues since.

xxgary81xx · 06-21-2016, 10:04 PM

I'm not much of a mechanic and this thread hits the nail on the hear. I have ano extended 100k mile silver warranty. Is it worth trying at the dealership or better off finding a local mechanic to do it? This started a month ago and is getting more annoying

Billyt858 · 11-14-2016, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxgary81xx

I'm not much of a mechanic and this thread hits the nail on the hear. I have ano extended 100k mile silver warranty. Is it worth trying at the dealership or better off finding a local mechanic to do it? This started a month ago and is getting more annoying

Can some one show me the steps with photo or a youtube video on how to fix this. I am having a hard time understanding the steps. Just at the dealership now and i was charge 150 plus tax for a temp fix.

JARblue · 11-15-2016, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billyt858

Can some one show me the steps with photo or a youtube video on how to fix this. I am having a hard time understanding the steps. Just at the dealership now and i was charge 150 plus tax for a temp fix.

What step(s), specifically, are you having trouble with? Are you looking to do this yourself? It's pretty straightforward, so if you're having trouble understanding the fix, you might want to consider a local shop

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juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	The M77 grease is to be applied to the flat face of the outer CV only. Not the splines. The flat face is the face which butts up against the hub. It's approx 10mm wide. There is a TSB for the 370Z and many Nissan models. The TSB will have photos that tell you where to put the grease. Follow the specified amount - weigh the tube using digital scales before applying and during application to determine when you have administered enough grease. From memory, i took the axles out to do the greasing because i couldnt get enough room to properly see where i was applying it. Dont take chances, order the mandatory replacement fasteners As i said earlier, this did not solve my problem but by all means try it out if you have access to the grease. JARblue and YzGyz like this.

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