Buntinboy9

Hey I just noticed that when I am engaging first gear some times and second gear (rarely) that I can hear a *click* *click* when she gets ready to go.

Has anyone had this problem before? and

Are there bearings that need to be changed in the driveshaft? I am new to RWD and haven't taken an in depth look under the car yet (school and work have done a good job at keeping me at bay!)

A little more info. The noise is definitely coming from the rear end of the car and it almost seems like the joint is a bit loose... is this normal and what can I do to fix it...


Thanks

Billman250

Search-axle nut tsb.

Buntinboy9

ahhhh brilliant...

but looks like I will have to have someone else do it considering I dont have the tools. Should I go to a Honda Dealer and tell them that the bolt is loose and to redo it or how do I need to go about doing this.

And if it is possible that I can do this what parts and tools do I need. I searched for a DIY on this and couldnt find it. (looked for small amount of time)

Billman250

Axle nuts not tight enough from factory. Covers all s2ks, 2000-2009. Even if you have no issues, all s2ks should have the "axle nut tsb" performed. Cars that have not had it done are almost certain to develop shifting hubs, then worn hubs, then destroyed bearings.

First off, DO NOT buy new nuts...you'll see why soon.

The nut has a bent over part called a stake. The staked part of the nut is bent into a slot on the axle. This is a safety so the nut cant come loose. Using a hammer and special shaped chisel, or other hard tool, un-stake the nut.

Remove the nut, and grease the face of the nut (NOT the threads) with a thin coat of wheel bearing grease. (note: the nut MUST be greased or the torque setting is useless)

Re-install the nut, and torque it to 220.

On ORIGINAL NUT AND TORQUE, IF DONE CORRECTLY, the staked part of the nut will have moved from 12 oclock to 2 oclock. On older cars, it can even go to 3 oclock.

Re-stake the nut in its new position with a hammer and dull chisel.

Buntinboy9

Hmmm that sounds easy enough along with my service manual I should be able to figure it out. What kind of torque wrench do you use for the 220? Do you use a breaker bar with the math of torque = force * distance?

Billman250

I have a feel for it. I use a 3/4 drive, 4 foot long wrench.