Nissan-Datsun 370Z Technical 12-055B Date: 130322 Drivetrain - Front/Rear Axle Clicking Noise On Take Off

 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Technical  12-055B Date: 130322
Drivetrain - Front/Rear Axle Clicking Noise On Take Off
Classification: FA12-001B
Reference: NTB12-055B
Date: March 22, 2013
2007-2013; CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION
This bulletin has been amended to add additional models and to also include some independent rear suspension models.
APPLIED VEHICLES
IF YOU CONFIRM:
Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear axles during take-off/acceleration.
ACTION:
Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin
^ Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for model specific torque specifications.
> Please see Service procedure for 2007-2011 Versa torque specifications
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service
Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
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PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
The photos in this procedure are examples and may not look exactly like the vehicle you are working on.
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1. Remove the front or rear (depending on model) wheel bearing Cotter Pin and Lock Nut from the axle.
NOTE:
Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin.
2. Push axle back to allow application of Molykote M77 Grease.
3. Apply a moderate coat of Molykote (P/N 44003-7S000) to the entire (front or rear) wheel hub bearing surface (see Figure 2).
4. Re-install the (front or rear) wheel bearing Lock Nut and Cotter Pin per the Service Manual instructions.
^ Refer to model specific ESM for Lock Nut replacement requirements.
^ Refer to the model specific ESM for wheel bearing Lock Nut torque specifications.
IMPORTANT (for 2007 - 2011 Versa C11/N17 only):
> For 2007-2011 Versa tighten the center locknut to 180 N-m (18.4 kg-m, 133 ft-lb) with a torque wrench.
^ If the center locknut is tightened more than 180 N-m (18.4 kg-m, 136 ft-lb), the clicking noise could occur.
^ If the center locknut is tightened less than 180 N-m (18.4 kg-m, 133 ft-lb), looseness could occur.
^ If the center locknut is reused, the clicking noise could occur.
5. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the incident is resolved.
Disclaimer
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