PersianSTud

I believe my rear hub is pretty messed up, it makes a clicking sound every time i start to move. It makes about 2 or 3 clicking noises. Anyone experienced with this that they will fix it for me for beer, money, or food?! Need it done as soon as possible! OF course i'll be helping in any way i can.

DFWs2k

Is it just the axle nut?

PsykotiK

its the axle nut.. mine is making the same noise again to

PersianSTud

Should I regrease or get a new one?

PsykotiK

just tighten it.. theres a clamped portion on the nut.. just undo it then torque to spec which is like 220 ft/lbs if i remmber right then clamp the nut again

DFWs2k

U don't have to undo the pushed in portion to tighten or loosen, FYI

PsykotiK

well mine is at the point where i have to

turbosix

yeah, ive seen people go apeshit on those tabs and have it so stuck in there i broke a breaker bar trying to loosen it without prying the tab out of the hole.

Gernby

If the hub makes more than one click or pop, then I believe it's your bearings. If so, tightening the spindle nuts will only be a temporary fix, and might just lead to more damage.

If you replace the bearings early, the hub will be okay, but if you wait too long, the inner race will start spinning on the hub and ruin it.

I created at least one thread about my wheel bearing experience many years ago. I had to replace 3 rear bearing sets on my '02 during the 75K miles I had it.

rioyellows2k

This happened to boostedtoaco's car and we fixe it before his trip. The fix was to spray the axle nut with PB blaster, back the nut out, clean the axle threads, and re-install. We also had the benefit of using a hydraulic hammer to pin the axle nut.