Clicking noise from rear axle? Wheel bearing?

gorilla · 10-16-2022, 01:10 AM

Just finished installing koni special active shocks, M performance springs, all rubber pads, mounts, and whiteline rear subframe bushing inserts.

Noticed a clicking sound from the rear passenger side on my test drive. And slight sqeal. Not very loud, can't hear it with the windows up.

Wheel bearing needing replacement maybe?

138000 km

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gorilla · 10-16-2022, 10:19 AM

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brake-fade · 10-16-2022, 08:42 PM

Did you have to disconnect the parking brake cable during the process?

gorilla · 10-16-2022, 10:28 PM

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Did you have to disconnect the parking brake cable during the process?

nope, and the parking brake feels like it's engaging fine.

jwolf · 10-17-2022, 07:41 PM

If the axel is at an extreme angle, the joint could be going and maybe not make noise when more level.

foilman · 10-22-2022, 08:41 PM

Axle, not bearing because the sound is in sync with the axle turning. The bearing turns slower than the wheel/axle. As jwolf mentioned, the wheel is at full droop. Put it back on the ground and it will probably be fine. Even if it's a little worn, you can go a long time with CV joint without failure. You're more likely to hear it when reversing.

gorilla · 10-23-2022, 10:41 PM

Originally noticed the noise on my drive after installing rear struts and springs. Still have it, going to take another look before I take it in for an alignment.

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jwolf Private First Class 63 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport MT N-55 / Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	If the axel is at an extreme angle, the joint could be going and maybe not make noise when more level.
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foilman New Member 19 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 128i 240SX Corolla GT-S Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Axle, not bearing because the sound is in sync with the axle turning. The bearing turns slower than the wheel/axle. As jwolf mentioned, the wheel is at full droop. Put it back on the ground and it will probably be fine. Even if it's a little worn, you can go a long time with CV joint without failure. You're more likely to hear it when reversing.
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gorilla Enlisted Member 17 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Originally noticed the noise on my drive after installing rear struts and springs. Still have it, going to take another look before I take it in for an alignment.
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