Annoying Clicking left front wheel area?

NightfallG17 · 04-22-2020, 05:50 PM

Pretty self explanatory in the title. I have a 17' ZL1 and just rolled over 5K miles.

Whenever I pull off from a complete stop and turning the wheel hard to the right I get this GAWED AWEFUL clicking noise coming from the driver side front wheel area...

Anyone with any insight? Has anyone experienced this? I need a remedy quick!

Rayvan · 04-22-2020, 05:56 PM

It may have a nail in it.

TRZ06 · 04-22-2020, 05:57 PM

Common issue. Mine did it when new. Has to do with contaminates getting in-between the wheel and wheel hub.

Solution is for them to take off the wheels and clean both surfaces.

Mine went away after that fix and after 20K miles is just starting to come back, will have them address it with the next oil change interval.

Zigg L1 · 04-22-2020, 06:29 PM

Take it off and clean it. Happened to me last summer just needs a cleaning and you should be good

69pro-touring · 04-22-2020, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRZ06

Common issue. Mine did it when new. Has to do with contaminates getting in-between the wheel and wheel hub.

Solution is for them to take off the wheels and clean both surfaces.

Mine went away after that fix and after 20K miles is just starting to come back, will have them address it with the next oil change interval.

Hit both surfaces lightly with 4-600 grit sandpaper and then coat both hub and wheel face with a very light coat of anti-seize, then fully torque wheels - should fix it.

DrBlockHed · 04-22-2020, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRZ06

Common issue. Mine did it when new. Has to do with contaminates getting in-between the wheel and wheel hub.

Solution is for them to take off the wheels and clean both surfaces.

Mine went away after that fix and after 20K miles is just starting to come back, will have them address it with the next oil change interval.

Nailed it

SoCal Smith · 04-22-2020, 11:54 PM

I fixed that same issue by applying the correct torque to the lug nuts. The factory was sending them out at 110lb and the zl1 needed to be at 140lb. 110lb was supposed to be only for the SS.

Please refer to your owner's manual for the correct numbers.

arpad_m · 04-23-2020, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Smith

I fixed that same issue by applying the correct torque to the lug nuts. The factory was sending them out at 110lb and the zl1 needed to be at 140lb. 110lb was supposed to be only for the SS.

Please refer to your owner's manual for the correct numbers.

The spec is the same 140 lb-ft for the 6th gen SS. 110 may have been it for an older gen.

zincgt · 04-23-2020, 01:12 PM

As mentioned, Re-torque the wheels.

SteveV · 04-24-2020, 07:42 AM

You might want to also re-torque the sway bar end links. That was also a problem with early ZL1s.

TRZ06 · 04-24-2020, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

You might want to also re-torque the sway bar end links. That was also a problem with early ZL1s.

Yes, that is also a common issue, however that makes a clunking thud sound when going over a speed-bump or driveway, not a continuous clicking when turning.

getchapull · 04-24-2020, 02:23 PM

I thought the ZL1 lug nut torque spec was 150 lb-ft.?

arpad_m · 04-24-2020, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by getchapull

I thought the ZL1 lug nut torque spec was 150 lb-ft.?

Let's put this to rest once and for all, here's what the owners manual and the service manual say. The high performance manual supplement (ZL1, 1LE) makes no mention of any difference.

The data is for the 2018 MY, but I seriously doubt it'd be different for 2019+, as the suspension components and hub/studs are the same as in previous years.

getchapull · 04-25-2020, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Let's put this to rest once and for all, here's what the owners manual and the service manual say. The high performance manual supplement (ZL1, 1LE) makes no mention of any difference.

The data is for the 2018 MY, but I seriously doubt it'd be different for 2019+, as the suspension components and hub/studs are the same as in previous years.

Thanks.

I wonder how much a 3" extension will reduce a 150 lb torque value?

04-22-2020, 05:50 PM	#1
NightfallG17 Drives: 2017 CAMARO ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FORT MYERS - FLORIDA Posts: 26 View My Garage	Annoying Clicking left front wheel area? Pretty self explanatory in the title. I have a 17' ZL1 and just rolled over 5K miles. Whenever I pull off from a complete stop and turning the wheel hard to the right I get this GAWED AWEFUL clicking noise coming from the driver side front wheel area... Anyone with any insight? Has anyone experienced this? I need a remedy quick! __________________ 17' Nightfall Metallic Gray ZL1 / Stock-So Far / M6 / Alcantara everything / CF Insert / PDR / NAV Most important part Britex multi-point car seat for little man & baby girl. Starting em young. "Go Fast Daddy"

04-22-2020, 05:57 PM	#3
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,027	Common issue. Mine did it when new. Has to do with contaminates getting in-between the wheel and wheel hub. Solution is for them to take off the wheels and clean both surfaces. Mine went away after that fix and after 20K miles is just starting to come back, will have them address it with the next oil change interval. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

04-24-2020, 07:42 AM	#10
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	You might want to also re-torque the sway bar end links. That was also a problem with early ZL1s. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

04-22-2020, 05:56 PM	#2
Rayvan Rayvan Drives: 2018 1SS1LE, Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 276	It may have a nail in it.

04-22-2020, 06:29 PM	#4
Zigg L1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Tintcoat A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 537	Take it off and clean it. Happened to me last summer just needs a cleaning and you should be good

04-22-2020, 11:54 PM	#7
SoCal Smith Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 317 View My Garage	I fixed that same issue by applying the correct torque to the lug nuts. The factory was sending them out at 110lb and the zl1 needed to be at 140lb. 110lb was supposed to be only for the SS. Please refer to your owner's manual for the correct numbers.

04-23-2020, 01:12 PM	#9
zincgt Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CO Posts: 52	As mentioned, Re-torque the wheels.

04-24-2020, 02:23 PM	#12
getchapull TEXIT Drives: 2019 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 163	I thought the ZL1 lug nut torque spec was 150 lb-ft.?

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