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BEARS-SS · 06-03-2010, 01:54 PM

Don't mean to be an a$$, multiSS, but Camero was a settlement town in California. Camaro is the bad-a$$ muslce car Chevy makes. Looks like you definitely drive the latter...though you may live in the former...

nuptualnemesis · 06-09-2010, 10:46 AM

This is probably a CV Joint Issue.

BruceJames · 06-12-2010, 04:52 AM

yes a TSB for the clicking sound from the half shafts in the rear. The fix is to add washers and new nuts

Texhawk · 06-13-2010, 07:56 PM

Corvettes have also had a problem with the axle nuts backing off, and the axle splines rusting and causing a popping noise.
There is just enough clearance in the splines that you get a stick/release action between the bearing housing and the CV joint hub, and when rust builds up, it creates the noise.
Sometimes, even if the axle nut is torqued correctly, you still get the noise if you do not also lubricate the inboard end of the splines.
The wheel cannot come off, but it can result in the axle floating on the spline more than it is supposed to.

camarorick · 06-15-2010, 03:59 PM

I have this noise too, so I went to the dealer today. They checked it out, and have ordered me the washers, and nuts. The tech showed me their system, and it said that all cars built before June 1,2009 are missing these "thrust washers". They even have a new updated version, as the original number he had was obsolete.

The tech also told me that he's heard this noise on many Vettes too

Dameon · 06-18-2010, 07:48 PM

I should get mine fixed next week. Waiting for nuts and washers for both sides.

Dameon · 06-29-2010, 09:33 PM

Just got mine back. Nuts and thrust washers on both sides. Sounds gone. TBS # 09-04-95-001B if that helps anyone.

stratman2SSRS · 06-30-2010, 02:10 PM

Mine is at the dealership getting the nuts and washers right now. Hopefully it works!!

stratman2SSRS · 07-01-2010, 09:21 AM

Seems like the problem is fixed.

Motorhead79 · 07-02-2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks so much for posting the tsb. I just started having this problem well yesterday actually on my ls I was leaving a car cruisin and at around 20 to 30mph in town I started to hear this clicking sound. I thought I picked up a rock in to wheel or something. I pulled over checked the tires, didn't see anything. Checked inside the centercaps for the same reason and could find anything. I grabbed ahold of the right wheel firmly and shook the car side to side and I heard the car clunk and click. So I nursed the car home, took the center caps off and the beauty rings to eliminate the debris theory. Drove around the block, then shook the car side to side again and the noise was 10 times as frequent and twice as loud. I'll be taking my car to the dealer tomorrow. Again!

xxbrankxx · 07-02-2010, 10:12 PM

I got this problem too. I'll have to take it in soon.

minimav777 · 07-03-2010, 04:47 AM

yepp same thing here only thing is like a retarded i forgot about the clicking and a mustang pulled next to me so i floored it and BAM i heard a big a$$ snap noise, thought i broke somthing major from the way the car sound and felt it felt like the car was going to fall apart and it shook like crazy they told me a bolt in the rear differental was lose and said they tightened it and it was fine but its happened 2 more times since then so im goin to the dealer on monday and asking about these washer.....sounds like a recall to me

Motorhead79 · 07-07-2010, 12:33 PM

i just brought mine in for service to have them check the rear end thanks for your help with the TSB info. can't wait to see what the results are.

camarorick · 07-09-2010, 06:34 PM

Had the thrust washers installed today. I'm happy to report that the click has disapeared.

I stayed with the mechanic while he worked on my car, and was suprised at how easy it was to do the install....

06-03-2010, 01:54 PM	#15
BEARS-SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 454 View My Garage	Don't mean to be an a$$, multiSS, but *Camero* was a settlement town in California. *Camaro* is the bad-a$$ muslce car Chevy makes. Looks like you definitely drive the latter...though you may live in the former... __________________

07-02-2010, 10:12 PM	#25
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	I got this problem too. I'll have to take it in soon. __________________

07-03-2010, 04:47 AM	#26
minimav777 Drives: 2010 cyber gray camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: west palm beach,FL/romulus,MI Posts: 12	yepp same thing here only thing is like a retarded i forgot about the clicking and a mustang pulled next to me so i floored it and BAM i heard a big a$$ snap noise, thought i broke somthing major from the way the car sound and felt it felt like the car was going to fall apart and it shook like crazy they told me a bolt in the rear differental was lose and said they tightened it and it was fine but its happened 2 more times since then so im goin to the dealer on monday and asking about these washer.....sounds like a recall to me __________________ my babys wrecked but thats ok getin it out of the shop and makin it bigger and better...."kooks,slp loud mouth,roto fab cai,dyno tune,eibach lowering kit, powder coat wheels black, bmr trailing arms, ohhh boy !!!

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nuptualnemesis NuptualNemesis Drives: Silver 1SS M6 - 480hp 11.57/120.79 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA www.Divorcefor399.com Posts: 310 View My Garage	This is probably a CV Joint Issue.

06-12-2010, 04:52 AM	#17
BruceJames Drives: 2010 SS2 RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 43	yes a TSB for the clicking sound from the half shafts in the rear. The fix is to add washers and new nuts

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06-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#19
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	I have this noise too, so I went to the dealer today. They checked it out, and have ordered me the washers, and nuts. The tech showed me their system, and it said that all cars built before June 1,2009 are missing these "thrust washers". They even have a new updated version, as the original number he had was obsolete. The tech also told me that he's heard this noise on many Vettes too

06-18-2010, 07:48 PM	#20
Dameon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 27	I should get mine fixed next week. Waiting for nuts and washers for both sides.

06-29-2010, 09:33 PM	#21
Dameon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 27	Just got mine back. Nuts and thrust washers on both sides. Sounds gone. TBS # 09-04-95-001B if that helps anyone.

06-30-2010, 02:10 PM	#22
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	Mine is at the dealership getting the nuts and washers right now. Hopefully it works!!

07-01-2010, 09:21 AM	#23
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	Seems like the problem is fixed.

07-02-2010, 09:14 PM	#24
Motorhead79 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 258 View My Garage	Thanks so much for posting the tsb. I just started having this problem well yesterday actually on my ls I was leaving a car cruisin and at around 20 to 30mph in town I started to hear this clicking sound. I thought I picked up a rock in to wheel or something. I pulled over checked the tires, didn't see anything. Checked inside the centercaps for the same reason and could find anything. I grabbed ahold of the right wheel firmly and shook the car side to side and I heard the car clunk and click. So I nursed the car home, took the center caps off and the beauty rings to eliminate the debris theory. Drove around the block, then shook the car side to side again and the noise was 10 times as frequent and twice as loud. I'll be taking my car to the dealer tomorrow. Again!

07-07-2010, 12:33 PM	#27
Motorhead79 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 258 View My Garage	i just brought mine in for service to have them check the rear end thanks for your help with the TSB info. can't wait to see what the results are.

07-09-2010, 06:34 PM	#28
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	Had the thrust washers installed today. I'm happy to report that the click has disapeared. I stayed with the mechanic while he worked on my car, and was suprised at how easy it was to do the install....