FRUSTRATED: Axle Nut Help. UPDATED
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I do get a single click when starting to go forward after reversing, which I always assumed was brake pads. If it's the axle nut, is there any harm in just ignoring the click?
#22
Originally Posted by xviper,Apr 1 2006, 09:28 AM
Ah, should have said this in the first place. For now, concentrate on the hub area and that nut. However, if left uncorrected, this "could" slowly begin to affect the way the CV works.
#23
Originally Posted by hatch4raceb16,Apr 1 2006, 10:48 AM
The thing I do not understand is, how will it make the CV joint go bad? If the axle nut needs to be retorqued, why on earth is it so tight right now?
#24
Originally Posted by dhayner,Apr 1 2006, 10:30 AM
I do get a single click when starting to go forward after reversing, which I always assumed was brake pads. If it's the axle nut, is there any harm in just ignoring the click?
#26
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I'm seeing more and more this axle nut issue, and it's destroying all sorts of stuff. I would strongly recommend all s2k owners to get it done, noise or not.
#27
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Have a read through this thread. You'll be more aware of what is going on, consequences, and how to do it up.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=22&t=366523
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=22&t=366523
#28
Originally Posted by billman250,Apr 2 2006, 04:04 PM
I'm seeing more and more this axle nut issue, and it's destroying all sorts of stuff. I would strongly recommend all s2k owners to get it done, noise or not.
I retorqued it to 220 and greased the rear of the nut that sits on the hub. I am still getting the pop/clicky noise.
When I put the axle nut back on... and torqued it to 220, the stake mark was not in the same spot.. Does the axle nut go on differently everytime in relation to the stake mark?
Should I try to torque it to more than 220? I think it was more then 220 when I was taking it off.
#29
Originally Posted by hatch4raceb16,Apr 2 2006, 05:21 PM
I retorqued it to 220 and greased the rear of the nut that sits on the hub. I am still getting the pop/clicky noise.
In your case, I'm afraid the damage may have already been done and no amount of torquing now will fix your problem. You need to go in there and fix what's been damaged.
#30
Originally Posted by xviper,Apr 2 2006, 04:38 PM
I think Billman was appealing to other owners who have not had it done yet.
In your case, I'm afraid the damage may have already been done and no amount of torquing now will fix your problem. You need to go in there and fix what's been damaged.
In your case, I'm afraid the damage may have already been done and no amount of torquing now will fix your problem. You need to go in there and fix what's been damaged.
Its not too bad.. Im sure I could drive like this for 5k miles easy without a problem, but id like to fix it asap anyways.