Transmission Clicks

[gmann212]

Looking for some info on a clicking noise happening when shifting from P to R then also while shifting through gears. It seems to happen more when its cold. I noticed for about a week just from P to R but now I hear it while in D too. Any help is more than appreciated thanks

[BlackCat81]

2 things; it can be the brake pads shifting in the brackets, which can be resolved or lessened by removing the pads and lubricating the hardware kit. 2nd and more common issue (there's a service bulletin) is its the rear axle splines making noise where they go through the rear wheel bearings. Simple fix is to loosen the axle nuts, anti-seize the axle splines, and reinstall. I can get you the bulletin number when I get to work.

[stevstep77]

I'm having the same noise but sounds like its coming from the rear axle. So would that be the rear axle splines as stated? Getting my mechanic to take a look see but i don't think they will find anything. But if there is a bulletin up about it I will want to take it to Infiniti and get it fixed.

[BlackCat81]

I'm having the same noise but sounds like its coming from the rear axle. So would that be the rear axle splines as stated? Getting my mechanic to take a look see but i don't think they will find anything. But if there is a bulletin up about it I will want to take it to Infiniti and get it fixed.

Its ITB08-018b It states to use Molylote M77 grease which is some mega space age stuff found on Mars or something. I use anti seize in the area shown in the picture, and I also do the splines themselves.

[Blackzilla]

I had this exact same problem and the solution was what BlackCat posted. The click was very loud when I put the car in R or D and I had Firestone fix it. But now it seems like it's coming back I can hear a very faint click. Did you ever have a noise after you did this BlackCat?

[gmann212]

Thanks for all the posts. I took it to the dealer today and they say they need to pack the rear axle bearings. Cost- $200. Is there a service recall on this to where it's covered?

[BlackCat81]

Thanks for all the posts. I took it to the dealer today and they say they need to pack the rear axle bearings. Cost- $200. Is there a service recall on this to where it's covered?

No M35/45 has packable or serviceable rear (or front) wheel bearings. So I don't know what they're doing.

[BlackCat81]

I had this exact same problem and the solution was what BlackCat posted. The click was very loud when I put the car in R or D and I had Firestone fix it. But now it seems like it's coming back I can hear a very faint click. Did you ever have a noise after you did this BlackCat?

I've done a million of them and never had one come back. In my opinion, the noise is from the splines themselves, which is why I lubricate them in addition to what the bulletin states.

[Blackzilla]

I had this exact same problem and the solution was what BlackCat posted. The click was very loud when I put the car in R or D and I had Firestone fix it. But now it seems like it's coming back I can hear a very faint click. Did you ever have a noise after you did this BlackCat?

I've done a million of them and never had one come back. In my opinion, the noise is from the splines themselves, which is why I lubricate them in addition to what the bulletin states.

Awesome thanks! This will be helpful if I ever hear the noise again.

[TOMatBMR]

This is something I have been needing to do for a couple months now but have not had the time. My lifts at the shop are always packed and I don't feel like doing it at home on my back. I did the front lower control arms and springs that way. I also need to do my front upper control arms but I want to save for the ones with the camber adjustments in them.

[YELLOW PEARLGLOW]

I had this years ago and noticed the clicking when taking off from a stop, dealer took care of splines no charge and clicking went away

[Blackzilla]

How did you get the dealership to take care of it? Were you under warranty?

[YELLOW PEARLGLOW]

Was still under warranty