Question for the Experts
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Question for the Experts
I have a 2001 Z06. From a stop, when I let up the clutch slowly in first gear, there is a creaking coming from the rear...sounds like passengers side...any ideas?
Last edited by Twin Screws; Oct 24, 2006 at 10:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Could be one or both of the Sway bar bushings or the plastic link connectors on the anti sway bar.
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Creaking is an interesting and unusual description for an acceleration noise. I'd get the rear of the car up on some ramps and take a really good look around. Check the CV joints, suspension bushings, even the wheels for cracked spokes.
A mystery, to be sure. Let us know what (if anything) you find.
Have a good one,
Mike
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Each rear whell bearing connects to the axel shaft via a spline shaft! If the splines are dry and rusty, they will make noises when you torque the drive train. That is an excellent source for the noise!
I have never had that issue (thats why it didnt first come to mind) but I have read of many who have. You can remove the nuts on each rear wheel bearing and spray in some white lithum grease.
BC
I have never had that issue (thats why it didnt first come to mind) but I have read of many who have. You can remove the nuts on each rear wheel bearing and spray in some white lithum grease.
BC
