TSBs

Infiniti Axle Click

June 11, 2021

This bulletin applies to 2009-2013 Infiniti EX35.EX37, FX35/FX37/FX50, 2011-2012 G25, 209-2013 G37, 2013 JX35, 2011-2013 M37/M56, 2012-2013 M35, 2011-2013 QX56, 2014-2019 QX80 and 2015 Q40 vehicles

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Mike Mavrigian

This bulletin applies to 2009-2013 Infiniti EX35.EX37, FX35/FX37/FX50, 2011-2012 G25, 209-2013 G37, 2013 JX35, 2011-2013 M37/M56, 2012-2013 M35, 2011-2013 QX56, 2014-2019 QX80 and 2015 Q40 vehicles. A clicking noise may be heard coming from either left or right front/rear axles during takeoff/acceleration. The solution: apply Molykote M77 grease to the hub bearing surfaces. This grease is available as P/N 44003-7S000.

Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this service.

Remove the front or rear (depending on model) wheel bearing cotter pin and lock nut from the axle.

Push the axle back to allow application of Molykote 77 grease.

Apply a moderate amount of grease to the entire wheel hub bearing surface.

Re-install the wheel bearing lock nut and cotter pin. Refer to the service manual for the specific vehicle for nut torque value.

Apply a moderate amount of Molykote 77 grease to the entire wheel hub bearing surface.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.