hotknives

I was wondering if anyone could help, I keep hearing a noise when I shift in either 1st or reverse once I engage the clutch and it hooks up. Any thoughts?

Fungi

And the brakes are applied during these gear shifts.....just checking.

o'malley_808

axle click! Do a search for axle click theres a service bulletin. The rear axles need to be retorqued and they usually replace the nuts

hotknives

thanks I'll check it out

module17

I have this same issue... I found this on another forum, looks like it can help us.

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Difficulty level 1/10
Tools required: 36mm socket;
250 LB-FT torque wrench;
Hammer;
Center punch;
Wheel wrench

15minutes per side.

You can tell if you have this issue by pushing and pulling on the axle with the park brake released and the car in gear. (see picture) I had the issue on the Drivers side only. Passenger side was fine. As you pull on the axle you will hear the infamous click. Push it back in towards the diff and pull again, you will hear the click once more. This excessive play in the drive shaft is a clear indication you are working on the right issue.

Remove the wheel
Using a center punch and hammer, un-stake the spindle nut.

Be careful not to turn the engine when using a wrench to loosen and tighten the spindle nut. Turning your engine in reverse could cause serious damage. Ensure the park brake is on when turning the spindle nut. With this in mind, ensure that when you re-tighten the spindle nut that you have pulled the drive shaft from the diff before applying the park brake to tighten the nut.

Apply a thin film of grease on the spindle nut before putting it on the spindle. This is only to reduce friction while torquing the nut.
Once you have tightened the nut to 240 lb-ft, re-stake the spindle nut.
You should see about a 10 degree difference from where the nut was previously staked. (if reusing the original nut)

Put the wheel back on the car and test by driving forward and back with someone beside the car listening for the click.

My click is history.
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chowbj

interestign....i have this 'noise' too. I never really put too much thought into it.

maybe i'll fix this this weekend.

o'malley_808

Yeah I have it on my car and havnt had a chance to get around to fixing it yet. Its definately a common problem...

chowbj

is this a big issue? like if I do nothing will my axle snap in half?

just spent my whole saturday doing maintence on this car...don't want to have to do it again.

hotknives

well I did the fix and unfortunately it didn't solve the clicking ... I brought it into the dealership and now I'm waiting for the damage, I have a feeling it's the diff

starchland

I think your talking about sometimes there is a noise coming from the tranny/diff when you shift into first before moving?