mrt Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Common problem on Zeds i believe.. a click clack noise when pulling off and changing low gears. Noise comes from the rear wheel area. After some research found that the drive shaft flange needed lubrication. Easy one hour job and the car is spot on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Glad you have sorted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks doogyrev It was driving me up the wall ! now i,m smiling again. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Did you take any pics? You could have made a quick guide up to assist others with this if you did. I'm sure there is possibly one already but the more guides the better imo and it would show the various methods people use to do these sorts of things. Glad you got it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That clicking was very annoying, I just turned up the music until I got it fixed There is already a guide on here Neil for re-greasing the drive shaft flange thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That clicking was very annoying, I just turned up the music until I got it fixed There is already a guide on here Neil for re-greasing the drive shaft flange thingy This the one? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60165 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That clicking was very annoying, I just turned up the music until I got it fixed There is already a guide on here Neil for re-greasing the drive shaft flange thingy This the one? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60165 Brilliant guide for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thats the one .... but the pics are not showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Beavis... i saw this thread and the guide which i didn,t qite follow. I found the 350z.com American site and under Click Clacking rear axle there is a good photo guide which was followed today. Very easy job especially if you have access to powered ramp. 1.remove the wheel and spacer ( if fitted) 2.remove cotter pin on wheel hub nut 3.mark nut and hub with tipex to re align when re building. 4 go to six axle nuts and remove 5. return to hub nut and remove ( i used a power gun ) 6. drop the axle down but take care not to put too much strain on the c.v. joint 7 Using a rubber mallet tap the drive shaft through the hub far enough to reveal the end of the shaft and metal flange. 8 apply grease to the flange 9 re assemble using reverse method 10. forgot ! mark the axle nuts so they return on the same studs. 11. torque hub nut to 177ft/lbs Took photos which i will post soonest. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Thats the one .... but the pics are not showing Strange but they do if you click on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Wow This is exactly what I've been having issues with, so this coming weekend I might have a go, apart from 1 dilemma..... It's an hours worth of work (or thereabouts), so I could either pay to have it done, or spend the money on a torque wrench?? So any recommendations on half-decent wrench that would be suitable to do the job?? If I do it myself, I'll take pics on the way and post them to help the already excellent guide. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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