350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Customer Interest
Drivetrain - Rear Axle Clicking On Acceleration
Classification:
RA04-001b
Reference:
NTB04-065b
Date:
November 9, 2005
2003-2005 350Z; CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES
This bulletin has been amended. The Service Procedure has been revised.
No other content has been changed. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2003 - 2005 350Z (Z33) Coupe and Roadster
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A "clicking" noise is coming from the left and/or right rear axle (driveshaft) when accelerating from a stop,
ACTION:
1.
Determine if the noise is coming from one side or both sides.
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If the noise is coming from only one side, perform the Service Procedure on only one side.
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If the noise is coming from both sides, perform the Service Procedure on both sides.
2.
Remove the driveshaft, clean the flange surface of the outer joint on the driveshaft and apply a moderate coat of Molykote M77 grease.
NOTE:
This is the only approved service procedure to repair this incident.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service
Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION