Clunking Noise from Rear
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Clunking Noise from Rear
Hi everyone,
I've been noticing a random clunking noise coming from the rear at the odd times. Does anyone know what this is? Is it something I should be worried about? I'm thinking that it may be from the differential.
Thanks,
Andrew
I've been noticing a random clunking noise coming from the rear at the odd times. Does anyone know what this is? Is it something I should be worried about? I'm thinking that it may be from the differential.
Thanks,
Andrew
#2
Registered User
Moved to Under the Hood.
#4
Odd times as in when? There are two "clunks" that are popular on our cars. First one being the rear axle nuts not torqued to spec (220lbs/ft = correct spec). This "clunk" (more commonly referred to as a "click") occurs when you start moving from a standstill. The second one is when you place the car in to first gear or second gear quickly from a standstill. It is completely normal.
#5
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
kluux1291. The symptoms are almost identical to the first one you explained. It's a click or clunk when I start moving from a standstill usually. Hmmm... I guess the rear axle nuts need to be torqued properly? Is this something big to worry about?
#6
The axle nut replacement is an inexpensive fix. They are about $7 each. I had my local mechanic replace mine. They need to be torqued to the new spec as mentioned earlier as well as "staked". My mechanic did not have a torque wrench for that amount. I used the AUTO-ZONE loaner program (free).
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post