FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise

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

Hello,370z with what force do we tighten the center rear nut (Nm)
in manual *Auto data* gives little power!

ZoomZ · 09-01-2023, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batkogogo

Hello,370z with what force do we tighten the center rear nut (Nm)
in manual *Auto data* gives little power!

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

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

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

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

10-30-2022, 06:58 PM	#166 (permalink)
Ronin06 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 87 Drives: 14 silver sport 370Z Rep Power: 13	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. DeanoL likes this.

05-25-2023, 11:00 AM	#168 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	Yes. A castellated nut is the solution for the axle 'clunk' that occurs when changing directions in the vehicle at very low speeds. ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-01-2023, 02:38 AM	#169 (permalink)
batkogogo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Varna Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 7	Hello,370z with what force do we tighten the center rear nut (Nm) in manual Auto data gives little power! Last edited by batkogogo; 09-01-2023 at 06:33 AM.

05-24-2026, 10:00 AM	#173 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,888 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	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 ZoomZ likes this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

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05-24-2023, 09:56 AM	#167 (permalink)
jamtinge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 103 Drives: 2017 PW 370z MT Rep Power: 18	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.