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Old 02-02-2005, 08:27 PM
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hey guys, i just noticed this creaking sound coming from the back of the car while driving. it only happens when i roll from start in first gear. could it be the LSD? everything in my car is stock.. its audible so it kinda annoys me. any inputs will be appreciated.
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It could be just about anything. The most common source of noise is from rusty axle splines. You loosen the axle nuts and lubricate the splines. Then retorque the nuts to the revised seting. IIRC, 210ft lbs.
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Here's a completely unrelated picture of a JDM Civic Type-R. Hope your creak goes away.

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