Twenty-Three with a Z

ZX_man · 08-15-2020, 07:21 PM

Just noticed I have the same clicking problem as described by these threads:
Distinct Drivetrain Clicking Noise
and
clicking sound at low speed?

Looks like the differential needs to be re-lubed and halfshafts need to be rotated or something. No idea what a nissan dealer will charge for that probably an arm and a leg. Good thing is this may be the reason my traction control kicks on randomly when accelerating spiritedly in a straight line.

If anyone has experience with this, how long can I wait before this causes major damage to my drivetrain? I'd rather not worry about solving this till 2021.

Edit: Will probably attempt a DIY diff fluid change before bringing it into a shop. Maybe that will solve the problem....

alanyluan · 08-18-2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZX_man

Looks like the differential needs to be re-lubed and halfshafts need to be rotated or something. No idea what a nissan dealer will charge for that probably an arm and a leg. Good thing is this may be the reason my traction control kicks on randomly when accelerating spiritedly in a straight line.

I'm curious if that does it for you. I literally just noticed this on my car after my last track day.

08-15-2020, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZX_man Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: ME Posts: 49 Drives: 2013 Silver 370 MT Rep Power: 13428	Just noticed I have the same clicking problem as described by these threads: Distinct Drivetrain Clicking Noise and clicking sound at low speed? Looks like the differential needs to be re-lubed and halfshafts need to be rotated or something. No idea what a nissan dealer will charge for that probably an arm and a leg. Good thing is this may be the reason my traction control kicks on randomly when accelerating spiritedly in a straight line. If anyone has experience with this, how long can I wait before this causes major damage to my drivetrain? I'd rather not worry about solving this till 2021. Edit: Will probably attempt a DIY diff fluid change before bringing it into a shop. Maybe that will solve the problem.... __________________ "'He who shall be last, shall be sideways and smiling.' - Baby Jesus" - Jeremy Clarkson __________________ Last edited by ZX_man; 08-16-2020 at 09:33 PM.