WTF (rear axle clicking sound)
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WTF (rear axle clicking sound)
My Z is the last model year made for coupe (2008) and has only 36,000 miles on her. Just this week I started getting a clicking sound every time I back up or accelerate from a stop. Searched the forums and see that this is an issue. A TSB was issued for the earlier models but obviously they did not address the issue in production. My concern is growing for the reliability for these 350z. I have had window issues (starting to come back again), popping clutch (heard this can lead to slave cylinder failure?), speaking brakes, air conditioner system seems not as cold, intermittent low idle, and now this rear clicking sound. I have a 1998 4Runner 4x4 with 175,000 miles on it and would trust this truck more then the 350z in a long distance drive right now! Common Nissan!
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Its just a noise, nothing else. It will not cause a problems if you leave it as is.
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My Z is the last model year made for coupe (2008) and has only 36,000 miles on her. Just this week I started getting a clicking sound every time I back up or accelerate from a stop. Searched the forums and see that this is an issue. A TSB was issued for the earlier models but obviously they did not address the issue in production. My concern is growing for the reliability for these 350z. I have had window issues (starting to come back again), popping clutch (heard this can lead to slave cylinder failure?), speaking brakes, air conditioner system seems not as cold, intermittent low idle, and now this rear clicking sound. I have a 1998 4Runner 4x4 with 175,000 miles on it and would trust this truck more then the 350z in a long distance drive right now! Common Nissan!
Just kidding. Anyway, I'm at 145,000 miles on my 03 and virtually zero problems. Most of the problems you listed are very minor, but I agree some of them are a bit worrisome on a car with only 36k.
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My Z is the last model year made for coupe (2008) and has only 36,000 miles on her. Just this week I started getting a clicking sound every time I back up or accelerate from a stop. Searched the forums and see that this is an issue. A TSB was issued for the earlier models but obviously they did not address the issue in production. My concern is growing for the reliability for these 350z. I have had window issues (starting to come back again), popping clutch (heard this can lead to slave cylinder failure?), speaking brakes, air conditioner system seems not as cold, intermittent low idle, and now this rear clicking sound. I have a 1998 4Runner 4x4 with 175,000 miles on it and would trust this truck more then the 350z in a long distance drive right now! Common Nissan!
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Thanks for all the response guys. This is really a great car. Fast, sexy etc etc. I just wish Nissan designed some of these things better. So would this be something covered under the 60,000 5 yr power warranty? Really don't feel like taking the axle apart. Is it really 'safe' to just leave it be?
Please help me fall back in love with my Z, lol. Just bought her a Noah car cover
Please help me fall back in love with my Z, lol. Just bought her a Noah car cover
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Thanks for all the response guys. This is really a great car. Fast, sexy etc etc. I just wish Nissan designed some of these things better. So would this be something covered under the 60,000 5 yr power warranty? Really don't feel like taking the axle apart. Is it really 'safe' to just leave it be?
Please help me fall back in love with my Z, lol. Just bought her a Noah car cover
Please help me fall back in love with my Z, lol. Just bought her a Noah car cover
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Jack up rear end, remove wheel , remove axle nut, push axle back as far as possible and grease the splines (heavy grease or some anti sieze) install axle nut, wheel and your done. Simple to do. If you do not do it, you will continue to hear a click , that is it. It will not hurt anything if you do it or not.
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Here it go sir, I hope this help, just apply Molykote M77 grease and problem solved:
http://www.notre350z.com/forum/files...ClickClack.pdf
http://www.notre350z.com/forum/files...ClickClack.pdf
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