FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise

JARblue · 01-23-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Looking for the rear axle / hub torque specs. I have tried to find them but I have come up empty handed. Trying to fix the rear axle clunk noise. Thanks.

Different for different years. Check FSM rear axle (RAX) documentation. My 2011 FSM says 100-105 Nm for the wheel hub lock nut. I think some years call for something in the 80-85 Nm range - I don't remember exactly.

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Also check out this video I found. Dude used lock tight on the axle splines? Thoughts on this instead of grease?

I would say that's not a big deal, but I probably wouldn't bother. He makes a good point that the splines aren't supposed to be moving at that location. The proper % moly lube (really should be more of a paste) is fine, too.

Wonka2581 · 01-23-2017, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Different for different years. Check FSM rear axle (RAX) documentation. My 2011 FSM says 100-105 Nm for the wheel hub lock nut. I think some years call for something in the 80-85 Nm range - I don't remember exactly.

I would say that's not a big deal, but I probably wouldn't bother. He makes a good point that the splines aren't supposed to be moving at that location. The proper % moly lube (really should be more of a paste) is fine, too.

Awesome thank you. Mine is a 2011 as well!! Also the rear differential bolts for the axle torque specs? If you have them that would be awesome!!

JARblue · 01-23-2017, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Awesome thank you. Mine is a 2011 as well!! Also the rear differential bolts for the axle torque specs? If you have them that would be awesome!!

79.4 Nm (59 ft-lb)

You know with as many technical questions as you ask, you should really download a copy of the FSM

There are links in the Service section of the forum (or just look for a SouthArk post - the links are in his signature).

juld0zer · 01-26-2017, 07:44 PM

lol folks it's 100-105Nm for cars with spring washer and beer cap or 180-185Nm for what i assume is cars with just the nut and cotter pin.

It's been a while but i think i used 185Nm and then a big breaker bar to bump the new Kawasaki castellated nut onto the next slot for the cotter pin to go thru.

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01-26-2017, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	lol folks it's 100-105Nm for cars with spring washer and beer cap or 180-185Nm for what i assume is cars with just the nut and cotter pin. It's been a while but i think i used 185Nm and then a big breaker bar to bump the new Kawasaki castellated nut onto the next slot for the cotter pin to go thru.