So far the car is great and all, but it has a case of the clicks from the rear. It looks like most have solved this by just tightening the rear spindle nuts. Ok, no problem, except that I do not possess a large enough socket (at least >32mm) and a torque wrench that reads 220 ft-lbs. Does anyone here have the tools/space/time to help me out with this simple fix? I come with beer!

 

I had the same issue of not having the proper tools to do it and just let Honda do it when I got it inspected. They charged me $20-30, and the clicks were gone.

 

Will this clicking hurt anything?

 

I got all the right tools but I live in the Allentown area and I don't drink beer.

Isn't there a TSB on that issue?

 

Yeah there is, but the dealership will not do the work for free. Only recall work is free. Anyone else local with the tools? Either I will go out and get the right socket and estimate 220 ft/lb or I will go to my local shop and have them give it a turn.

 

It is believed that it will not cause any problems. It's just annoying.

However, I would get the problem corrected right away to be sure that you are properly diagnosing the problem.

 

I am going after work to get the 36mm socket to do this. Seems like other on here have ended up with bad CV joints because of this. No worries!

 

Bad CV joints is a different issue which causes the "shakes."

Be careful not to overtighten the axle nut as this is known to cause more imminent failure than it not being tight enough and dont forget the grease.

 

Er....how tight is too tight? I was going to have my 220 lb brother stand on the end of a 1' wrench. No good? Is there a special grease I should be using for this, or most any will do?

 

I don't recall any special grease requirements.

Your brother standing on a wrench is a bad idea. Adding an extension pipe to your torque wrench would be better, but still not ideal.