Guys,

My 06 Z with 30K miles on it has clicking from the rear axle. Same diagnosis as this thread.

[www.zcar.com]

My question is, has anyone done the prescribed fix of removing the axle, cleaning the matting surface and reinstalling? Do you have to pull the wheel, or can you just drop the axle off the pumpkin? Im going on a trip and would prefer to fix it tonight, rather than wait for a dealership appointment (under warranty) in two weeks.

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06 Lemanz Sunset Track Z
Zaino Convert

To clean the mating surface between the differential flange and the companion flange, you CAN do it without removing the wheel. I would suggest you set the rear up on jackstands securely, use the e-brake to brace the wheels while you loosen the bolts. Then, it may be easier to move the axle around if you jack the wheel back up to load the suspension. This will give the loosened end of the shaft more wiggle room.


To get to the other end, yes, you must remove the wheel. As you can see, the splined shaft is threaded on the end, and the wheel hub nut bolts to the end of it. Unless you take the wheel off, the nut, and the hub, you will not be able to get to the splines at the end of the axle.

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1985 300ZX n/a

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wierd, my z and my other friends z do the same thing. We both have 03's though.

Had both sides done per TSB a year ago, no issues now.

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2005 Super Black 35th AE
Three tranies, two engines and still love it

Here's the TSB for the rear axle click, which shows how to fix the problem. I had mine done by the dealer over a year ago and had no problems since.

Rear Axle Click TSB Part 1.pdf
Rear Axle Click TSB Part 2.pdf

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Is it a constant clicking? or only at a certain point or rpm? Sometimes I get a loud knock out of the rear at the start of low gears.

MadVillain350, I had a loud knocking in the rear upon acceleration and going over speed bumps at times. Two different dealers here in vegas were pushing the noise off as normal suspension wear for a car approaching 37,000 miles. I actually found my solution for this problem on the web somwhere along the line. Turned out to be a common problem. Sway bar end links. I had them replaced over 2 years ago and 20,000 miles later, no problems since! The parts were very cheap. About $25 both sides if I remember correctly. Labor was another story but I got mine done using my extended warranty.

Thanks alot man, I'll look into that. Thankfully I bought the extended warranty and will put it to use. Did yours make squeeking noises like an old matress? Mine does (only some of the time of course,and never at the dealer) when I go over bumps and even when I park it and shut the door.

grease

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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
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There are no grease fittings jackass.



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you're a mean little man.

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LOL I don't get it, but it's funny. Sorry I didn't want to sound mean, I love you man.

Wait! I just got it! Use the butter to grease the car! What an R tard am I.