I have the creaking/popping noise coming from my rear. I picked up a couple of axle nuts today and plan on changing them out to see if that is indeed the problem.

Couple questions..

1) Are there any special tools to unstake/stake?

2) What type of grease are you using? Can I use the Shin-Itsu?

Thanks

 

I would personally use a whit lithium grease or something hightemp/water resistant on there.

to stake, I use a chisel and a hammer...you just want punch the metal lip into the appropriate area of the axle.

 

Common axel grease works fine.

 

Agree with people above. Hammer and screwdriver works okay. You do need to fold the lip back on the old nut before trying to unscrew them.

Axle nut is 36mm and don't forget to torque to 220ft*lbs (increased from the original spec 180ft*lbs).

Generally the driver's nut is the one that comes loose. The passenger side tightens up when launching....

And don't use silicone grease (Shin Etsu).

 

has anyone had problems getting the original axle nut off? ive read somewhere where it was almost impossible without an impact wrench. What was your method of getting if off?

thanks!

 

1. unstake the nut.
2. 36mm socket.
3. Breaker bar.

 

I've never had any luckk with a breaker bar....

I've used my long handle from my jack!

More leverage!

 

^ that qualifys as a breaker bar

 

I used an impact wrench.

 

sorry to thread jack.. i get that noise when I drive off every time. Do you think Honda will fix it under warranty?