cs2000 Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Just tried this evening but to no avail. Already had a 32mm socket but unfortunately it's not deep enough to cover the thread and get a grip on nut. Also went into Halfrauds to check out torque wrench but they start at £75 so will be looking for a garage in either the North East (leave on Thu morning) or Salisbury area. Does the clicking cause any long term major damage? If so will I need to get it sorted ASAP (it's only just started)? I did buy a 32mm deep socket, but one side wouldn't undo due to corrosion. Just took it to the closest garage, asked them to whip the wheel off and break the seal on the bolt, they then did it back up to torque then I drove home and undid it again myself to complete the job/ They even did it for free. Just get a cheap-ish torque wrench if you're not a regular user of tools. Wont be 100% accurate but its close enough. Quote
Guest marcw79 Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Had this done a few weeks ago by a local garage and worked perfectly for me ... This forum is invaluable as always ... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote
sixdegrees Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Going to be doing this on mine soon - what grease do people use? The Molykote M77 recommended in the TSB seems rather tricky to get hold of (as in, Nissan will only supply a £200+ tub of the stuff, and I can't find a UK seller that has any... neither can my local garage ) As best as I can tell all that's really required is something that's water and heat resistant, so a gloopy marine grease would fit the bill. Or failing that some standard copper grease I guess. Just want to do it right first time out and not have to worry about it for a while, so recommendations would be welcome Edited September 17, 2015 by sixdegrees Quote
JwBye19 Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Going to be doing this on mine soon - what grease do people use? The Molykote M77 recommended in the TSB seems rather tricky to get hold of (as in, Nissan will only supply a £200+ tub of the stuff, and I can't find a UK seller that has any... neither can my local garage ) As best as I can tell all that's really required is something that's water and heat resistant, so a gloopy marine grease would fit the bill. Or failing that some standard copper grease I guess. Just want to do it right first time out and not have to worry about it for a while, so recommendations would be welcome I used standard copper grease on mine. Worked a treat, I also used loctite thread locker on the main 32mm nut, as I found the nut kept working itself loose, therefore creating the clicking again. Been 6 months since I last completed it. Not heard anything since, hopefully that was some help. Quote
sixdegrees Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 I used standard copper grease on mine. Worked a treat, I also used loctite thread locker on the main 32mm nut, as I found the nut kept working itself loose, therefore creating the clicking again. Been 6 months since I last completed it. Not heard anything since, hopefully that was some help. Cheers, good tip on the loctite too Quote
leebottrill Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Had mine done today per the instructions. Noise appears to have gone ☺ Thank you Quote
Paddy78 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I was sceptical about this fix, firstly that it'd work and secondly that I would actually be able to complete the task myself. Turned out, after many hours of labour, that I could do it and it fixed the clicking! Bit of a result really and a cheap fix to boot. Also did my discs and pads while I was at it! Quote
davey_83 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Is a deep socket needed or a normal impact 32mm? Quote
ZeppoJeff Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Id suggest a a deepsocket...that's what I used as I found the normal one would come up short 1 Quote
davey_83 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 ~OK so had my Zed just over 6 weeks and LOVING IT. Done a few little bits to her but last night managed to find some decent time to have a go at the clicking rear axle fix. Took my time and while the rears where off fitted my TORQEN 20mm spacers, rust gel treated the centre W under brace and sill jacking points ready for painting next weekend. Drove the car to work this morning and YEAH no clicks from take off, very happy - well don that man. TIP for those who have this still to do, 32mm hub nut loosen righ the way to the end of the thread so sitting flush. Impact socket on and three sharp shocks with the hammer was enough to free the hub off the splines. david Quote
SeeNoWeevil Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Took my Zed into Nissan, they quoted £180 which seems ridiculous. This included replacing various bolts, why is this required? They mentioned clicking from inner *and* outer hub, confused. Quote
matt89 Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Took my 08 HR to a local garage today to give it a once over and mentioned this to the guys there, they jacked the car up greased it up as per the first post in the thread (did both sides as they were there) and instantly solved the clicking problem. Quote
atomic350z Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I had the annoying click when I got my z when I got the car serviced at my local Nissan dealer I mentioned it and they said it was a common problem and knew what to do to solve, haven't had a problem since. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
SeeNoWeevil Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Took my Zed into Nissan, they quoted £180 which seems ridiculous. This included replacing various bolts, why is this required? They mentioned clicking from inner *and* outer hub, confused. I want to take the car to my trusted independant to get this done, anything I need to tell them regarding Nissan's comments that the inner and outer hubs are clicking? Is it the same process but on both ends of the driveshaft? Also, why do Nissan replace the bolts? Cheers Edited February 29, 2016 by SeeNoWeevil Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Does anyone local to Watford/Harrow have the tools to do this, obviously everything involves risk when doing these things, i would do it myself if I had the tools, i.E Torque Wrench and Grease. Ive been quoted £100 total for both sides and 2 hours labour by a well known indy. This takes an hour right? Maybe I can do this elsewhere then just go to the garage and sort another suspension issue. Problem is most garages dont throw things in. they want to charge an hour for each problem even though it takes 15 mins etc with minimal priced parts.... Edited May 18, 2016 by GranTurismoEra Quote
Sly@Kaizer Motor Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone local to Watford/Harrow have the tools to do this, obviously everything involves risk when doing these things, i would do it myself if I had the tools, i.E Torque Wrench and Grease. Ive been quoted £100 total for both sides and 2 hours labour by a well known indy. This takes an hour right? Maybe I can do this elsewhere then just go to the garage and sort another suspension issue. Problem is most garages dont throw things in. they want to charge an hour for each problem even though it takes 15 mins etc with minimal priced parts.... if you don't mind driving 60 miles we can get these sorted for you at F.O.C with any service or £30 without service 3 Quote
Oversteer Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 if you don't mind driving 60 miles we can get these sorted for you at F.O.C with any service or £30 without service This is a good deal! Type of grease makes a difference; I imagine Sly will use appropriate grease. Quote
Zedevo Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 Did mine today some bolts were a bit of a bugger got there in the end and adjusted my handbrake, no more clicking result. Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Does anyone local to Watford/Harrow have the tools to do this, obviously everything involves risk when doing these things, i would do it myself if I had the tools, i.E Torque Wrench and Grease. Ive been quoted £100 total for both sides and 2 hours labour by a well known indy. This takes an hour right? Maybe I can do this elsewhere then just go to the garage and sort another suspension issue. Problem is most garages dont throw things in. they want to charge an hour for each problem even though it takes 15 mins etc with minimal priced parts.... if you don't mind driving 60 miles we can get these sorted for you at F.O.C with any service or £30 without service im based in Northolt, are you in Kent? its a good deal for sure, how much with gearbox oil change with the famous molyslip thrown in, just need a saturday free, im on 85,000 and major service is at 90,000, What/where is F.O.C Edited May 21, 2016 by GranTurismoEra Quote
SeeNoWeevil Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 If anyone's in the Exeter area, Autocare Services are great guys, they did my Zed. Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Sly, good to deal with a specialist for once, and my MPG went up to 24MPG, 2 hours drive both ways,Good road trip! not so much on the way back though Got back at 1.30 left there at 11.20. No fatigue or backaches not even a headache. Quote
cob1980 Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 This fix was done by previous owner but soon after I bought it the clicking started, and sounded like a bag of nails when negotiating speed humps, manoeuvring etc. Anyway, I removed the drive shafts, I could see that copper grease had been used. Cleaned it all up but applied Lucas Oil x-tra heavy duty grease. Clicking / rattling noises now gone, really pleased as it did sound awful and was getting on my nerves! Tips for anyone doing this... 1) don't use copper grease 2) you can buy a 32mm deep socket for £2 from b&q 3) I used the handle from my old car jack as a breaker bar. Quote
Science_GT Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah needs to be a high quality grease. Think I ended up using a marine grease. Bought a small pot for £3 and problem solved. Pretty quick to fix too with minimal fuss. Quote
Ollydykins Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I know what I'll be trying in a few weeks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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