CentralCoaster

You're the kind of guy that brews his own beer aren't you?

hexane

If I had the capability, I would. That's a great idea for the future.

_twisted_

Have you done a rear bearing R & R?

My time is worth more than the 7 bucks

Qiken

DougSilver

So just so I understand what you guys are talking about, is the "clicking" a one-time sound that you hear when starting from a dead stop or going from drive to reverse (versus a continuous noise you hear while cruising at any speed)? The two sounds I have had as long as I can remember is what I think is the "clicking" but I would call it a "clink"--sounds like it is coming from the rear (wheel area, not differential) and is like a metal-to-metal clink or clank that happens almost every time starting out from a dead stop. The other sound I have had is more of a loud "clunk" that sometimes happens when coasting to a lower speed and the trans shifts down (sounds like coming from the differential).

One time when the dealer addressed the "clink" the guy said something about tightening wheel spindle. So the next time I should ask them to check the washer??

Thanks,

Doug

Pete K

I resemble that remark
I have the Mr Beer kit. I only use it as a novelty. The beer is not too good.

JA94vette

Thanks for the pics and everything...I will try these washers next as I have done wheel bearings 2x and grease and torque at least a dozen with no avail.

CFI-EFI

If you can borrow a 36 mm socket and a long breaker bar, you can check to be sure the spindle nut is tight, for yourself. The spec is argued to be between 164 and 200 ft.lbs, so it isn't likely you will over tighten it. The labor to "check" the washer is the same as replacing the wheel bearings. It shouldn't cost more than a couple of hundred dollars to have the washers checked.

RACE ON!!!

Camaro350z28

Well i had this same problem i addressed months ago and got help from all you guys here. You pointed me towards the washers and then from lots of searching and wasting money on my car i came to the conclusion thats what it was.

I however did not go buy the washers i only decided to put anti seize on my old washers and put it back together just to see if it cured. It cured the problem and it has not came back for the 5 months it has been lubed. Soon as it does come back i will be replacing these washers.

I even got in a small argument with my step dad before hand. I told him what everone here said and he told me he dont see how a washer could be making the noise that it was doing. I lubed, it fixed.. and he still wants to believe otherwise.

Great write up and if you get the noise, just replace them. It a dumb problem that only annoys you.

vette079

Well, now my turn. Clicking noise only when taking a left turn and with the door open it really sounds like it´s coming from the wheel area. Same problem here? For about four or five months ago it started with a light click only when hitting bumps with the rear wheel so I thought it was shock related but now it got worse/louder with time but only in left hand turns. Maybe I should start taking right turns only instead until it get´s worse on that side as well... Just a thought. 1991 coupé aut. with 55000 aprox mls on it.

rickneworleansla

My clicking problem was the universal joints on the drivers side haft shaft. They were old and worn and one of the caps was half broken. The clicking noise happened on turns and at low acceleration. I replaced them with a set of spicer joints w/o the grease fittings. Problem solved. A two foot socket extension set and Universal joint removal tool from Harbor freight was very useful.

vette079

Now that I think of it, that might also be my problem. Had a mechanic look at it (rally driver) and he said that it wasn´t a bearing but might have something to do with the left rotor. I changed pads but not the rotors. He said it might be rust on the outer edges that can cause the clicking (more a crunching) sound. He thinks the caliper can scrape on the rotor, and clearances aren´t that big there so that might be it. Cheapest check first is now to take of the rear wheel(s) and see if I can clean them with a steel wire brush or something, then take it from there.

rickneworleansla

I'd take the wheels off and see if you can anything while turning it. Also check for play or noise in the half shaft area.

502SCS

This is how I am doing my job. Came off easy!
My washer was still there however rusted and deformed slightly.
Why doesnt the replacement hub come with this washer if it is needed on every job
Anyway the shaft not on my car came off with like 20 ft lbs of force..Good thing it had a pin
Will have to wait to finish the job till I can locate the washer. CAN YOU BELIEVE NO CHEVY DEALER IN ORLANDO AREA HAS THIS!!!
Closest one is 400 miles away .. lets see 400 miles x 4.00 gal = damn will have to have them order it.
Cant believe that a part that wears out on appearently every C4 built is not in stock ?? oh well ...
Thanks for the info...Also grease all these parts or leave dry?

96CEwGEARS

Good to find this thread....just started getting a noise on my 96.

If I understand correctly, it's just the washer, not anything else that needs replacing?

I've got the cracking noise at ~ 7 mph (accelerating and decelerating w/out brake) and constant vibration at ~ 68 on the highway. Right side - I think - is the problem.

Would have thought this was a wheel bearing or cv joint but it's not always noticeable...any observations?

~ 47,000 miles on car.

Thanks.

rickneworleansla

It could be a u joint, washer, or a bearing. Get it up a stands and investigate.

JJ2000

I just had the same exact problem with the clicking sound, 9 times out of ten after reading this post its gonna be in the hub, so before reading this thread I went out and bought new u joints and had my buddy that works at a chevy dealer take out the right half shaft and joints where the sound was coming from and they where fine, put new ones in anyway since it was out, but the problem was all the hub, they get real dry and there, just need to take apart and lube it up, solved my clicking noise, sounds to be a common problem with a lot of people, it only happend when starting out (forward and reverse) low mph, and under excelleration

JJ2000

bye the way my car only has 47k on it as well, so i was really questioning if it really was a u joint, guess i was right!

rickneworleansla

Did you take a poll or did you have the clicking noise ten different times.

JJ2000

HA HA, im just glad the problem is found and solved.. jumping for joy, no more odd looks from people in parking lots when noise occurs, makes car sound like its falling apart!