I've noticed in the last several months that my 2013 Tesla Model S 60 is making metallic a single click sound from the rear of the car whenever transitioning from acceleration to deceleration or vice verse. It was most noticeable when starting from a stop during the initial acceleration and the initial deceleration under regen when approaching a stop sign or traffic light.
I found this old post that mentioned re-torqueing the rear axle nuts and this worked like a charm. The last post asked if the OP greased the splines of the axle before torqueing the axle nut, but there's been no response since 2019. Being a new member, I was not permitted to respond the old thread, so I decided to post my own.
Here's the link to the original thread.
Rear driveshaft hub nut torque value?
Here's the video that shows how to fix this, although for a model 3, but it's the same procedure.
Some other useful information.
Axle Nut Size - 32mm
Axle Nut Torque Spec - 180 ft/lbs (I used 190 ft/lbs for a little extra margin)
Lug Nut Size - 22mm
Lug Nut Torque Spec - 129 ft/lbs
Grease for Axle Splines - Molybdenum Disulphide (I used cheap CV Axle grease from the local parts store that has this compound in it.)
Problem appears to be solved. I will post again after a month to confirm problem has not reoccurred.
I found this old post that mentioned re-torqueing the rear axle nuts and this worked like a charm. The last post asked if the OP greased the splines of the axle before torqueing the axle nut, but there's been no response since 2019. Being a new member, I was not permitted to respond the old thread, so I decided to post my own.
Here's the link to the original thread.
Rear driveshaft hub nut torque value?
Here's the video that shows how to fix this, although for a model 3, but it's the same procedure.
Some other useful information.
Axle Nut Size - 32mm
Axle Nut Torque Spec - 180 ft/lbs (I used 190 ft/lbs for a little extra margin)
Lug Nut Size - 22mm
Lug Nut Torque Spec - 129 ft/lbs
Grease for Axle Splines - Molybdenum Disulphide (I used cheap CV Axle grease from the local parts store that has this compound in it.)
Problem appears to be solved. I will post again after a month to confirm problem has not reoccurred.