Clicking noise in rear
09-05-2007, 06:21 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: OKC
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Clicking noise in rear
K guys, here goes. The car is an 03 S2k. Maintenance has been meticulously done by myself. Engine oil every 3-5k with Mobil 1 syn., tranny fluid every 15k with Honda MTF, and diff fluid every 15k with Mobil 1 gear oil. Today I got my car back after having it at the dealer all day. They performed a complete check up of the car since it is approaching 60k. They changed all fluids plus did all the inspection stuff, cleaned the fuel injectors, etc, etc. Basically a complete inspection and tune up.
The main reason I had brought the car in was because I was noticing a clicking noise coming from the rear. The only time I can get the noise to replicate is when I start off slowly in reverse (ie, slowly let out the clutch) or when I slowly start in first gear. It makes a mechanical clicking noise sometimes 3-4 times, sometimes once, and sometimes not at all. I can not replicate this noise any other time and it has never happened while at speed. ONLY when I first start moving forwards or backwards. Well I told the service lady all this and she said she would look for it. This was at 8 am. Later at 6 pm right before they closed, they got my car ready. Of course the service tech couldnt find it. So I took him for a spin and sure enough got the noise to replicate on the second try of slowly backing out. It is when the car is transitioning from a stop into a roll that the noise occurs. The service tech said that he hadnt heard that earlier and that it was not normal. But since they were closed, I have to go back Monday when I have time again. Any ideas on what this could be?
Additionally, I posted another thread asking about 60k service but was not clear enough in my question. Are there any things that would not be covered in a full inspection that should be done. The type of things I am talking about are tightening the clutch spring in my old civic Si so the clutch pedal feels stiffer. Stuff like that. Or I believe I remember seeing somebody say something about having axel nuts torqued to a new spec #. Thanks for all the help and sorry this is a novel.
The main reason I had brought the car in was because I was noticing a clicking noise coming from the rear. The only time I can get the noise to replicate is when I start off slowly in reverse (ie, slowly let out the clutch) or when I slowly start in first gear. It makes a mechanical clicking noise sometimes 3-4 times, sometimes once, and sometimes not at all. I can not replicate this noise any other time and it has never happened while at speed. ONLY when I first start moving forwards or backwards. Well I told the service lady all this and she said she would look for it. This was at 8 am. Later at 6 pm right before they closed, they got my car ready. Of course the service tech couldnt find it. So I took him for a spin and sure enough got the noise to replicate on the second try of slowly backing out. It is when the car is transitioning from a stop into a roll that the noise occurs. The service tech said that he hadnt heard that earlier and that it was not normal. But since they were closed, I have to go back Monday when I have time again. Any ideas on what this could be?
Additionally, I posted another thread asking about 60k service but was not clear enough in my question. Are there any things that would not be covered in a full inspection that should be done. The type of things I am talking about are tightening the clutch spring in my old civic Si so the clutch pedal feels stiffer. Stuff like that. Or I believe I remember seeing somebody say something about having axel nuts torqued to a new spec #. Thanks for all the help and sorry this is a novel.
09-05-2007, 06:32 PM
#2
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: OKC
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually this is what I thought may be the probelm with the noise. Anyone know more about this or where I can get this picture in a bigger size so I can show it to the service tech?
09-05-2007, 06:34 PM
#3
Former Moderator
Go to another dealer for service. The one you went to is incompetent. This is one of the most well known issues with an s2k and there are TSBs out about it. If your dealer can't even do a quick search of the TSBs, then what else will they skimp on?
A quick search here should have found you an answer. But...have the rear hub nuts re-torqued to 220ft-lb. The manufacturer specs and Helms repair manuals have the wrong torque spec. Honda found the problem in 03, but for some reason is still a problem even on newer cars.
A quick search here should have found you an answer. But...have the rear hub nuts re-torqued to 220ft-lb. The manufacturer specs and Helms repair manuals have the wrong torque spec. Honda found the problem in 03, but for some reason is still a problem even on newer cars.
09-05-2007, 06:39 PM
#4
Moderator
Remove center cap (this whole job can, and should, be done with the wheel on/car on ground)
Unstake nut.
Remove nut.
Grease the face of nut (WD40 on threads if they are salty)
Reinstall nut.
Retorque to 220Ft-Lbs
Re-stake nut.
Reinstall centercap
Unstake nut.
Remove nut.
Grease the face of nut (WD40 on threads if they are salty)
Reinstall nut.
Retorque to 220Ft-Lbs
Re-stake nut.
Reinstall centercap
09-05-2007, 08:27 PM
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: OKC
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by negcamber,Sep 6 2007, 02:34 AM
Go to another dealer for service. The one you went to is incompetent. This is one of the most well known issues with an s2k and there are TSBs out about it. If your dealer can't even do a quick search of the TSBs, then what else will they skimp on?
A quick search here should have found you an answer. But...have the rear hub nuts re-torqued to 220ft-lb. The manufacturer specs and Helms repair manuals have the wrong torque spec. Honda found the problem in 03, but for some reason is still a problem even on newer cars.
A quick search here should have found you an answer. But...have the rear hub nuts re-torqued to 220ft-lb. The manufacturer specs and Helms repair manuals have the wrong torque spec. Honda found the problem in 03, but for some reason is still a problem even on newer cars.
Trending Topics
09-06-2007, 07:59 AM
#9
The nut is punched in at one point where there is a groove to hold it in place so it does not loosen. Just take a flat head screw driver and pry it out flat to take off and when putting on the new nut bang it back in once tightened to 220ft lbs where the groove is.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post