808kyle808

ok heres the problem...
well i have an automatic civic and wen i put it in drive or reverse it makes a pretty loud clack noise lol but anyways is it my trans goin or axel or wat cuz wen i turn i hear a clicking noise too..
is my axel slipping some how or jus trans going?
lmk thanks

Modified by 808kyle808 at 2:26 PM 10/21/2008


Modified by 808kyle808 at 2:28 PM 10/21/2008

Davus

It's veeeeeery likely an axle. They're about $70 and can be installed yourself.

Get under the car with a flash light, and see if the black boot on your axle is torn. Be sure to check both, of course. If so, the grease packed within slung out, dirt got in, and the elusive 'wheel/hub bearing' is toast. Easier to replace axle than replace bearing in most peoples' experience (mine included).

Also, topic title.

808kyle808

yes i looked and it is torn on the outer edge.....so is that what is causing that noise to happen wen i put it into drive/reverse?

Davus

Yes. I in fact have the same problem in my '96 Civic EX auto, I have a torn boot I'm meaning to replace (driver side, already did passenger a few months back). When backing up, I'll tap the brakes and hear a CLAK noise. Confused me, made me think it's the brakes.

Anyway, it's very advisable to fix it as soon as possible. It'll get progressively worse, of course. Shops around here charge $150 to pull and replace an axle, but local auto parts stores sell remanufactured axles pretty cheaply. I hear bad of AutoZone, good on Advance Auto Parts. Just be sure you have a warranty and keep the receipt for a bit.

808kyle808

ok it will be done asap
i thought it was my trans going out or something
so it is just the axle i have to change?

Davus

Yep. I mean, if it were seen earlier you could just replace boot and re-pack grease, but at this point we're both screwed. But eh, not too horrid of a job luckily. Ever pulled an axle out?

808kyle808

nope, but hey u live and u learn

Davus

Agreed. I'm about to have to pull axles to not only replace 1, but to do a transmission swap as well (going 5-speed in the next 2 weeks). I'mma start searching.

808kyle808

thats what my plan was but need to save up the cash first.....always splurging on the little things

Davus

Mmhmm. Also, when you do pull the axle, it'd probably be best to completely remove it, take it to the auto parts store (most charge core, some don't), and get the new one. This, of course, requires that you have another transport (family?), but will save you from having to have an extra unknown amount of money as 'core deposit'. Also saves a trip back.

Thus far I've found nothing on axle replacement howto, but will link when I do.

EDIT: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=382416


Modified by Davus at 5:47 AM 10/20/2008

alphalanos

I have that tapping or clanking sound when I reverse and release the brake. I never thought it could be the axle, even though mine are bad. It really doesnt sound like that.

Davus

Maybe we have separate issues - Mine occurs when I apply the brake.
Could just be a brake problem instead of axle problem. But, regardless, we need axles anyway. =]

xferioeg9x

The clicking sound you hear when you turn is your axles, but the sound you hear when you put your car into gear is possibly a motor mount that is no good, because when you put automatics in gear the motor shifts a little, so if you have a bad motor mount, when its shifts it will make a noise, so you might what to check your motor mount for wear and tear.

NOFX

Regarding the thread title.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2407755

alphalanos

Well just for info I narrowed my brake noise down. I have a squeak when I release the brake anytime. Its coming from the drums. But I have a tap that kind of resonates and sounds like the dust shield in front. Also I can wiggle my front calipers when everythings assembled is that normal?

Davus

I do, in fact, have some messed up rubber on my timing belt side mount. I'll be sure to replace that.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Regarding the thread title.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2407755</TD></TR></TABLE>
Already took care of that See first reply.

This is now the WEIRD SOUND MEGATHREAD!

808kyle808

problem solved.........
it was my rear trans mount..
the bolt was missing the nut

808kyle808

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