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PQ · 05-17-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BAADSS

PQ,
Looks like you posted this on 5-10-12 and I don't see anything afterwards. Where did this issue take you because my car just started this a few days ago and in a couple of days has escalated to the point that I wont drive the car. It pops on the LH and RH side but the RH is way worse. I have lifted the car and removed the wheels to investigate it. The origin seems to be the outer CV joints and there seems to be some excessive play on the RH side. I basically baby the car. I have never had my car to the strip or done any hard launches with the car. Yes I get on the gas now and again but nothing I would consider abusive and I'm not making more HP than this stock drivetrain should handle. I am baffled as to why I have bad CV joints after only 16,000 miles if that is what the issue is. please let me know how this turned out for you. Thanks

Took my out to the hub and the thrust washers that apparently were substandard or left out completely. I had Becky and Maureen take care of me and they sent me the washers and nuts. Should get here today. I'll do them tonight or tomorrow and update. I'm going to get good video documentation on this procedure so it's more known.

Here is the video in the thread I started about my clicking issue when I found out exactly where the noise was coming from. This is where I'll update my fix video.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...29#post4943829

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I can understand that this is a frustrating concern that you are having. The best thing to do is to take it to a dealership for diagnosis. Depending on your vehicle as well, they will be able to check your VIN for any applicable recalls or warranties if available. If you want I can check your VIN as well. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Not much good if the dealer won't even do an oil change for you. hahaha

SS4PK · 05-17-2012, 12:10 PM

PQ,

Our early 2010 model year cars did not have the thrust washer. #8689 here. My "tink" -like a Al bat on a ball --got worse. This is also the reason the dealership seldom hears of this problem because they started putting them in later. I found the TSB and took it to the dealer about 3 months ago. They installed the Thrust washers and everything is fine now.

1BAADSS · 05-17-2012, 12:12 PM

Hope for your sake the washers fix the problem but I still say it's going to be CV Joints. Good luck Brotha
Thanks for the update and I'll be watching for it.

PQ · 05-17-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS4PK

PQ,

Our early 2010 model year cars did not have the thrust washer. #8689 here. My "tink" -like a Al bat on a ball --got worse. This is also the reason the dealership seldom hears of this problem because they started putting them in later. I found the TSB and took it to the dealer about 3 months ago. They installed the Thrust washers and everything is fine now.

Nice to have more confirmation.

Mine is #9067 ..... I'd be interested to know when it started. AND why it's not a recall item that supersedes the TSB rules. KNOWING that the cars were made completely without them.

PQ · 05-20-2012, 03:12 AM

Problem FIXED.

Easy DIY here.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...31#post4991431

rydahog · 05-21-2012, 02:46 PM

took my car to dlr with TSB, he says its a STATIC problem, not like whats described in tsb,,he is going to diagnos...wed is appt for me...will update after i get back.

multiSS · 05-22-2012, 12:22 AM

Had thust washers installed under waranty.Problem solved in under an hour.
mine is #9701

RonniesCamaroSS · 07-03-2012, 05:35 PM

where can you get these "thrust washers" is it absolutely needed, will it cause damage to anything not having it in??

PQ · 07-03-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonniesCamaroSS

where can you get these "thrust washers" is it absolutely needed, will it cause damage to anything not having it in??

I don't think it will cause damage for a while. Just be annoying as hell. It will get louder.

My car had over 60k miles on it so I"m sure you can wait but eventually I'd get it done.

You can get them from your dealer. For both sides along with the axle nuts will be about 25.00

SKANLEZ · 07-04-2012, 01:37 PM

I know this is an old post but I have a 2010 Camaro 1SS and recently have noticed this ticking in the rear end. My car is lowered, will I have an issue bringing in my car in to get it fixed/serviced? Not sure if warranty gets voided if the car is lowered with aftermarket springs. Thanks guys.

PQ · 07-04-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKANLEZ

I know this is an old post but I have a 2010 Camaro 1SS and recently have noticed this ticking in the rear end. My car is lowered, will I have an issue bringing in my car in to get it fixed/serviced? Not sure if warranty gets voided if the car is lowered with aftermarket springs. Thanks guys.

Coin toss. I'd guess you'll be fine. Mine is flagged as completely void. LOL

Did you here the click in my video? If it sounds like that you can be more sure it's the same noise you have.

SKANLEZ · 07-04-2012, 01:42 PM

Didn't see the video, let me scan through this thread.

PQ · 07-04-2012, 01:43 PM

It's not in this thread. (well it is now haha) Go to 0:45 in the video to hear the noise.

SKANLEZ · 07-04-2012, 01:45 PM

Just listened to it and actually, that's not the sound I'm getting. In a way, it sounds like a rear antenna being stuck.

05-17-2012, 12:10 PM	#58
SS4PK Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 541 View My Garage	PQ, Our early 2010 model year cars did not have the thrust washer. #8689 here. My "tink" -like a Al bat on a ball --got worse. This is also the reason the dealership seldom hears of this problem because they started putting them in later. I found the TSB and took it to the dealer about 3 months ago. They installed the Thrust washers and everything is fine now. __________________ Her Hot Rod.

05-17-2012, 12:12 PM	#59
1BAADSS Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 213 View My Garage	Hope for your sake the washers fix the problem but I still say it's going to be CV Joints. Good luck Brotha Thanks for the update and I'll be watching for it. __________________ YOU DON'T JUST PARK IT..... YOU DISPLAY IT

05-20-2012, 03:12 AM	#61
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Problem FIXED. Easy DIY here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...31#post4991431 __________________

07-04-2012, 01:37 PM	#66
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 561	I know this is an old post but I have a 2010 Camaro 1SS and recently have noticed this ticking in the rear end. My car is lowered, will I have an issue bringing in my car in to get it fixed/serviced? Not sure if warranty gets voided if the car is lowered with aftermarket springs. Thanks guys. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

07-04-2012, 01:42 PM	#68
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 561	Didn't see the video, let me scan through this thread. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

05-21-2012, 02:46 PM	#62
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	took my car to dlr with TSB, he says its a STATIC problem, not like whats described in tsb,,he is going to diagnos...wed is appt for me...will update after i get back.

05-22-2012, 12:22 AM	#63
multiSS Drives: 69 SS396 chevelle 2010 2ssrs camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 71	Had thust washers installed under waranty.Problem solved in under an hour. mine is #9701

07-03-2012, 05:35 PM	#64
RonniesCamaroSS Drives: 2011 SS camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: bryant, Ar Posts: 206 View My Garage	where can you get these "thrust washers" is it absolutely needed, will it cause damage to anything not having it in??

07-04-2012, 01:45 PM	#70
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 561	Just listened to it and actually, that's not the sound I'm getting. In a way, it sounds like a rear antenna being stuck. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

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