I hear a creaking sound during acceleration and deceleration (only with clutch out). It doesn't happen under brakeing while the clutch is in so I am assuming it is coming from the drivetrain. It's fairly loud and is heard most through the right window. Anyone else had this problem?

 

I think I have this exact same thing....
Mine sounds like 3-5 metal ticks really /.
My dad ran aside my car (only in first with medium throttle) and we found that it seems to be coming from the pass rear wheel well--- Not under braking, only acc, decc, and rev when just starting out.....?????
Any one else.
ZZ

 

Rear axles need lubing or the nut retorquing or both.

 

yup- I read the responses on page 2 of this section-- repack/retorque axle splines..... I'll get it done this week!!!
I'm glad I know!!
Thanks!
ZZ

 

I had the same problem with the creaking sound. It turned out to be my axle nut. I fixed it myself and it was an easy fix. If you want to take it in, go for it. But , it took me less than 15 mintues to do. It took me longer to take off the tire. Really. All you need to do is get 32mm axle socket and a breaker bar, and a new cotter pin. You need to torque it toa little over 200lbs, so having a quality torque tooling will be great. I didnt have one though. I would tell you how I did it, but it is pretty self-explanatory. Just take off the cotter pin, tighten the nut and replace the cotter pin. If the sound is still there just take it in. More than likely its the wheel bearing and they just need to replace it. Hope this helps.