[Z06] creaking noise from rear left
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From: Irwin PA
creaking noise from rear left
I just started to get a creaking almost crack noise from the rear left of my Z06. It happens just before stopping "crack", and then the same noise only a little louder, crack, crack" when I start to move. I have put it up on a lift and tryed to make the noise, but I cannot duplicate it. I am not strong enough:rolleyes: to move the suspension around like that, well I think that is where the noise starts at. It happens all the time while driving, more after the car is well warmed up. :confused: :confused:
Racer
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From: Mountaintop PA
Re: creaking noise from rear left (CJ-Z06)
Sorry CJ, I have not experienced this. Does not sound good though. I would bring it to the dealer to see if the problem can be duplicated.
Good Luck and let us know what it is...............
Good Luck and let us know what it is...............
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Re: creaking noise from rear left (CJ-Z06)
CJ -- Are you sure it's coming from the outside of the car? I get a creaking from time to time IN my car, and it sounds like it's coming from the driverside rear somewhere -- or, it may be coming from the plastic pieces under the rear window in the trunk area. Then again, if I really knew just where it was coming from, I would have corrected it by now. LOL
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: creaking noise from rear left (CJ-Z06)
Does the sound sound like a strut poping? I dont know if you have ever heared that but that is what i am thiking it sounds like. It might be your breaks or the suspension! I would take it to the dealership. :smash:
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I just fixed this on my car today... I had been happening for some time r(right rear) and I eventually found the solution on the forum. The noise is now gone and I am very happy.. 
Here is the info from Lager99 who in turn go the tip from another forum member.....
No problem...when you take the center cap off the wheel, there is a huge axle nut. There is no need to take off the wheel or even jack it up. When you take that nut off, or have a shop do it, the axle is exposed. Spray it with a lubricant to blow out any rust particles. The nut has to be retorqued. I know this sounds retarded, no mechanic would ever believe you...that's why I did it myself...it works!
The sound I had was when I first let out the clutch. Fwd or reverse, it was like a metal clip clicking in the wheel. I hope this helps, ask me anything else if I'm not being clear. It was wierd & frusrating for me, especially when there is nothing wrong when you drop the car off.
btw... The axle nut is 34MM and has to be re-tourqed to 118 lb ft.
Here is the info from Lager99 who in turn go the tip from another forum member.....
No problem...when you take the center cap off the wheel, there is a huge axle nut. There is no need to take off the wheel or even jack it up. When you take that nut off, or have a shop do it, the axle is exposed. Spray it with a lubricant to blow out any rust particles. The nut has to be retorqued. I know this sounds retarded, no mechanic would ever believe you...that's why I did it myself...it works!
The sound I had was when I first let out the clutch. Fwd or reverse, it was like a metal clip clicking in the wheel. I hope this helps, ask me anything else if I'm not being clear. It was wierd & frusrating for me, especially when there is nothing wrong when you drop the car off.
btw... The axle nut is 34MM and has to be re-tourqed to 118 lb ft.
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Originally Posted by pdvale
I just fixed this on my car today... I had been happening for some time r(right rear) and I eventually found the solution on the forum. The noise is now gone and I am very happy..
Here is the info from Lager99 who in turn go the tip from another forum member.....
No problem...when you take the center cap off the wheel, there is a huge axle nut. There is no need to take off the wheel or even jack it up. When you take that nut off, or have a shop do it, the axle is exposed. Spray it with a lubricant to blow out any rust particles. The nut has to be retorqued. I know this sounds retarded, no mechanic would ever believe you...that's why I did it myself...it works!
The sound I had was when I first let out the clutch. Fwd or reverse, it was like a metal clip clicking in the wheel. I hope this helps, ask me anything else if I'm not being clear. It was wierd & frusrating for me, especially when there is nothing wrong when you drop the car off.
btw... The axle nut is 34MM and has to be re-tourqed to 118 lb ft.
Here is the info from Lager99 who in turn go the tip from another forum member.....
No problem...when you take the center cap off the wheel, there is a huge axle nut. There is no need to take off the wheel or even jack it up. When you take that nut off, or have a shop do it, the axle is exposed. Spray it with a lubricant to blow out any rust particles. The nut has to be retorqued. I know this sounds retarded, no mechanic would ever believe you...that's why I did it myself...it works!
The sound I had was when I first let out the clutch. Fwd or reverse, it was like a metal clip clicking in the wheel. I hope this helps, ask me anything else if I'm not being clear. It was wierd & frusrating for me, especially when there is nothing wrong when you drop the car off.
btw... The axle nut is 34MM and has to be re-tourqed to 118 lb ft.
I had the same problem on my 01. If I were the engineer I would make the right side a left handed thread design. Mine was actually loose. Maybe a 1/4 turn and the noise is gone. There is also a possibility that some folks are experiencing Posi-clutch noise.
