popping in rear
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Dublin GA
popping in rear
I have a popping noise in the rear when I go over uneven surfaces. I have C6Z06 sways, poly bushings and solid links.
Do I need some type of lubrication in the bushings, or is there something else that might be causing it?
Do I need some type of lubrication in the bushings, or is there something else that might be causing it?
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From: Maker of Sharp Objects, AL - Roll Tide
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I put solid end link son mine last year, and discovered the same noise shortly after, usually after entering my driveway which is slightly uneven. The end link bolts and nuts need to be torqued..Mine had worked loose and were sliding around in the bolt holes on the ends of my sway bars.
Another thing to check is that your axle shaft nuts are tight. I've heard of them working loose and causing the splined shaft end to bounce back and fourth inside the hub under differences of torque and rotation.
Another thing to check is that your axle shaft nuts are tight. I've heard of them working loose and causing the splined shaft end to bounce back and fourth inside the hub under differences of torque and rotation.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: West Deptford NJ
Regarding rear axle nuts:
I purchased new axle nuts. Red Loctite and torqued to 140 ft lbs. TSB says 160 ft lbs. I have not had any poppping since from the rear axle since.
TSB *#07-04-95-001*
Tapping or Scraping Noise From Rear Wheel Area (Replace Wheel Drive Shaft Nut) #07-04-95-001 - (09/26/2007)
Models: 2004-2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004-2008 Cadillac XLR
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Condition
Some customers may comment on a tapping or a scraping noise coming from the rear wheel area.
Cause
This condition may be due to the torque on the wheel drive shaft nut relaxing over time.
Correction
Replace the left and the right wheel drive shaft nut following the procedure below.
Remove the center cap from the rim.
Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut.
Apply LOCTITE™ 272, or equivalent, to the threads of the axle shaft.
Install the nut and tighten to the new specification.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 215 N·m (160 lb ft).
Install the center cap to the rim.
Important: The vehicle should not be driven for 24 hours following the repair in order to allow the thread lock to cure.
Parts Information
Part Number.....10257766
Description......Nut
Qty................2 (one per side)
Warranty Information: Labor op F9712 0.3 hr.
I purchased new axle nuts. Red Loctite and torqued to 140 ft lbs. TSB says 160 ft lbs. I have not had any poppping since from the rear axle since.
TSB *#07-04-95-001*
Tapping or Scraping Noise From Rear Wheel Area (Replace Wheel Drive Shaft Nut) #07-04-95-001 - (09/26/2007)
Models: 2004-2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004-2008 Cadillac XLR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Condition
Some customers may comment on a tapping or a scraping noise coming from the rear wheel area.
Cause
This condition may be due to the torque on the wheel drive shaft nut relaxing over time.
Correction
Replace the left and the right wheel drive shaft nut following the procedure below.
Remove the center cap from the rim.
Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut.
Apply LOCTITE™ 272, or equivalent, to the threads of the axle shaft.
Install the nut and tighten to the new specification.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 215 N·m (160 lb ft).
Install the center cap to the rim.
Important: The vehicle should not be driven for 24 hours following the repair in order to allow the thread lock to cure.
Parts Information
Part Number.....10257766
Description......Nut
Qty................2 (one per side)
Warranty Information: Labor op F9712 0.3 hr.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 420
Likes: 13
From: West Deptford NJ
Try this thread as well:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...driveways.html
See link in post #6 for even more info.
Lube those bushings:
http://www.polybushings.com/pages/bushinglube.html
Im sure Summit, Jegs, Pfadt has something as well.
Good luck!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...driveways.html
See link in post #6 for even more info.
Lube those bushings:
http://www.polybushings.com/pages/bushinglube.html
Im sure Summit, Jegs, Pfadt has something as well.
Good luck!
Last edited by jlaw1313@comcast.net; Sep 13, 2013 at 08:50 AM.
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