Check you axle nuts!!! - Page 2

caSStro18 · 04-14-2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ste1n

Do you guys have a better picture or a better explanation of where those bolts are? I am going to take my car to a tire shop to have my summer wheels put on and I would like to have the tech look at it but I don't know how can I explain it precisely.

Behind the center cap on the rear wheels.

JCunningham · 04-14-2020, 12:46 AM

these are 1 time use lock nuts. if it loosened it has to be replaced or it will just losses up again. part number 11612295

appleman22 · 04-14-2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

these are 1 time use lock nuts. if it loosened it has to be replaced or it will just losses up again. part number 11612295

i've made sure to mark mine and will return to check in a few thousand miles. I've tightened them on other gm products before with good success. Will report back!

MackSteelPrivateEye · 04-14-2020, 11:10 AM

Is their a TSB for this?

appleman22 · 04-14-2020, 11:14 AM

Not to my knowledge but there certainly should be as it seems like many have loose axle nuts

DIYguy · 04-14-2020, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by appleman22

will return to check in a few thousand miles. I've tightened them on other gm products before with good success.

I too have had success in other similar situations but will add it to the things I check at oil change time just in case.

My ancient 36mm socket happens to be a 12pt and it fit snugly.
But as Redlinez said, if you are going to purchase one definitely get a 6pt.

appleman22 · 04-17-2020, 07:02 AM

Anyone know how we can spread this thread to other parts of the forums?

cmitchell17 · 04-20-2020, 11:01 PM

So this really helps tighten up some of the excessive backlash/play/looseness in the drivetrain? I'm trying to see how this would eliminate that as the CV shaft will be splined in anyway?

I am going to check mine tomorrow and report back if they are loose or not.

appleman22 · 04-21-2020, 07:16 AM

for me, it literally fixed all of my drivetrain slop

MackSteelPrivateEye · 04-21-2020, 10:35 AM

What happens if they get loose and you don't know it? Any symptoms?

AD17SS1LE · 04-21-2020, 10:40 AM

Mine were also backed off the original mark, thank you for posting this!!

appleman22 · 04-21-2020, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

What happens if they get loose and you don't know it? Any symptoms?

yeah, slop in the drivetrain and it will start eating your wheel bearings

MackSteelPrivateEye · 04-21-2020, 11:47 AM

Any legit documentation on the internet I can copy and take to my dealer to show I'm not BS'ing him on having it checked. My car is still in warranty. (extended).

2K16SummitSS · 04-21-2020, 12:49 PM

I had a warranty claim for this issue a couple years ago. They claimed the noise was 'corrosion on the axles', but my suspicion is the nut was loose. Here we are in the present and the exact noise has reappeared, along with a bit of drivetrain slop. Car is far out of warranty now, but at least it should be an easy fix. I'm sure the dealership didn't replace the nut, and if it's TTY then that would explain why it backed off again. I will look into replacement for both sides just in case.

04-14-2020, 12:46 AM	#16
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	these are 1 time use lock nuts. if it loosened it has to be replaced or it will just losses up again. part number 11612295 __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-14-2020, 11:10 AM	#18
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	Is their a TSB for this? Last edited by MackSteelPrivateEye; 04-14-2020 at 11:10 AM. Reason: e

04-21-2020, 10:40 AM	#25
AD17SS1LE Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 85 View My Garage	Mine were also backed off the original mark, thank you for posting this!! __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Pray ported TB/IM TSP 1 7/8 Long tube headers w catted con pipes Taylor plug wires Mishimoto oil cooler Elite X2 catch can

04-21-2020, 12:49 PM	#28
2K16SummitSS Resident Land Surveyor Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS - Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Henryetta/Tulsa - Oklahoma Posts: 588	I had a warranty claim for this issue a couple years ago. They claimed the noise was 'corrosion on the axles', but my suspicion is the nut was loose. Here we are in the present and the exact noise has reappeared, along with a bit of drivetrain slop. Car is far out of warranty now, but at least it should be an easy fix. I'm sure the dealership didn't replace the nut, and if it's TTY then that would explain why it backed off again. I will look into replacement for both sides just in case. __________________ 2016 Summit 1SS 49th Anniversary Commemorative Limited Plutonium Edition - M6, Solo Axleback & !RearCats, Ultra-Rare Cloth Seats, Forgestar CF5V 19x10-285/35 19x11-325/30 2001 NBM Trans Am WS6, Wifey's Grocery Getter - Torquer V2 cam, Racetronix Fuel Pump, Yank 3000 Stall, Transgo 1-2 kit, TSP LTs, Magnaflow, Strano Springs/Koni STR.T shocks, 17x9.5/17x11 TTIIs, Ed Wright tuned

04-14-2020, 11:14 AM	#19
appleman22 Drives: 2017 1ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: new york Posts: 436	Not to my knowledge but there certainly should be as it seems like many have loose axle nuts

04-17-2020, 07:02 AM	#21
appleman22 Drives: 2017 1ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: new york Posts: 436	Anyone know how we can spread this thread to other parts of the forums?

04-20-2020, 11:01 PM	#22
cmitchell17 Drives: 17 2SS, 8L90, Cam, Heads, E85 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 1,204	So this really helps tighten up some of the excessive backlash/play/looseness in the drivetrain? I'm trying to see how this would eliminate that as the CV shaft will be splined in anyway? I am going to check mine tomorrow and report back if they are loose or not.

04-21-2020, 07:16 AM	#23
appleman22 Drives: 2017 1ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: new york Posts: 436	for me, it literally fixed all of my drivetrain slop

04-21-2020, 10:35 AM	#24
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	What happens if they get loose and you don't know it? Any symptoms?

04-21-2020, 11:47 AM	#27
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	Any legit documentation on the internet I can copy and take to my dealer to show I'm not BS'ing him on having it checked. My car is still in warranty. (extended).

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