fix for Tesla Model 3 axle click noise

[bluezcluez]

This tik sound was driving me nuts, the Tesla dealership didn't know what was wrong, replaced lower control arms, noise was still there. This video saved me from some daily annoyance and stress from not knowing what was going on with my car, thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[cashu]

My 2018 LR RWD was doing this on the drivers side, service fixed it for a day. It was getting worse recently, so I scheduled another service, I saw your video and decided to give it a try, the click is now gone, I cancelled the service, saved me a trip, thanks!

[trubbishbish]

Tesla Service Center fixed this for me today on my new '22 Model 3 with only 1, 500 miles. I mentioned possible loose axle nut in my service appointment request, and sure enough it was the issue. Thank you!

[mitchellbarnow]

Jon, your videos always have such incredibly useful information that is not seen anywhere else! Thank you so much, once again.

[ashegam]

I don't own a tesla nor do I hear a click noise, but really enjoyed watching this!

[kev]

2020 m3sr+ about 41k miles. The click was on the driver's rear side. Followed the instructions for both left and right rear axels.The click is gone. Thank you.

[gilsinhogma]

Hey Jon, I have model S 2013. I would like to thank you for solving my issue. The noise was annoying.

[AleksGee]

This worked for my 2013 Tesla model S
Did exactly what you did on the video and the noise is gone. Thanks 😊

[ericy.]

I don’t remember subscribing but I’m glad past me did cause this is exactly what I had been looking for! I have the same issue since like a year ago and Tesla Service told me it’s normal. Now I can tell them how to fix it. I just hope they’ll be as thorough as you doing this procedure.

[xeverything]

hey Guys, Tesla has a procedure for the correct way to fix this. You're supposed to use Molykote m77, and it does NOT go on the splines. There should be no grease at all on the splines. The grease goes on the flat face of the CV joint which comes into contact with the hub. Grease should be applied from behind the hub after the axle is pushed out, and the correct tool to use is a hub puller, not a hammer and brass drift! You can borrow the hub puller for free from any auto parts store. Also- torque spec is 220 ft lbs, not 180

[Stormpooper_]

The foil tape idea was gold. Thanks for that. I would have just smeared it on there and then wasted a bunch of towels and brakeclean cleaning the threads haha.

[JunheePark]

This video is so informative. My 2019 M3 is going in for service for the first time next week for this exact issue. If this issue keeps coming back, I would definitely use your method (Tesla service center is 1+hr away)

[TechTesla]

Awesome! So many people with early 3's have had this issue including myself! Tesla replaced both my half shafts under warranty, but it's awesome to see a DIY solution. Thanks for posting

[tedbaxter]

I have a 2020 model three. Mine does not have this particular problem. It is interesting to see your solution to this issue.
I’m curious to see how long this will resolve the issue.
Thank you for the time and effort to do these videos.
Stay safe, stay healthy.

[andyo]

Thank you for your video. This fixed my issue. You couldn't of been more helpful.

[amartins]

Thanks. I’m out of warranty so this will save me a ton. Initially Tesla said it was something with the brakes that needed to be cleaned but obviously that wasn’t the case.

[JamieKline-lp]

I did this maintenance today and use M-77 lube. Used the higher torque (220 ftlb) instead of the 180. Let’s see how long it lasts. So far day 1 the clicking has STOPPED!!

[souljahable]

My Modes S had this repair done years ago under warranty. Now that I have 103k miles, it's come back. Was going to make an appt till I saw this! Hope it works for me also!

[halomegablokswarrior]

This fixed the clicking on my genesis coupe! Thanks man!

[ImMrBasshead]

****FOR THOSE WITH WHEEL COVERS ONLY-
And update-7 months and 11k miles later, NO CLICK****

For everyone contemplating doing this, I just want it to be known my experience,

2020 Model Y with Gemini wheels, all I did was (with the car on the ground and the wheel still on) pop the wheel cover off, axle nut is right there

32mm 6 point socket for the axel nut, breaker bar to remove the nut put some WD40 on it and put it back on (I didn’t use a torque wrench I probably over torqued the hell out of it) but it is not clicking at all any more. Maybe worth just taking the nut off for a sec and torquing it back to spec or even just goodntight without the moly paste