OK, first, I apologize for the old school star wars allusion.

Down to business.

During normal acceleration from a standstill, I am hearing a slight click from the rear of the car as it first begins to move. Almost as if something was stuck, and it breaks free as the wheels start to move.

I have no clue if this is coming from the dif, a part of the axle, or wheel/brake area.
My first guess would be the dif I suppose.

- MY01 with 45k mi
- happens in both first gear and reverese
- when I say "normal" acceleration, I mean "normal." (not launching hard)

I apologize if this has been addressed before, or if it is a somewhat common occurrence


If anyone has any ideas let me know.

 

Axle nut sounds like it needs re-torquing..

 

I concur

 

I think I'll need a bigger torque wrench!

I'll give this a shot this weekend.

 

You will need a bigger torque wrench. I think the spec is 200 lbs, or something close to that.

It was the main reason I brought it in to get it done (which I HATE to do). Better than buying a monster torque wrench for a one-time thing.

That should do it though. This issue is actually quite common.

Hockey

 

werd...its very common..i have to get my car checked out next week about the same issue..

just dont let it go by for to long or you will have axle problems

 

220 lbs/ft, I believe.

 

Okay, I'll go with that.

(Helms is at home)

 

Thanks to your quick and consistent replies, I just submitted my donation to be become a member.

Good work!

 

36mm socket, too, right?