Login  |  Register
Nissanhelp.com - All About Nissan
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Owners Manuals Recalls/Campaigns Service Bulletins Service Manuals Nissan OBDII Codes Glossary & Acronyms More...
Member's Ride Photos Stock Photo Gallery
Classifieds - For Sale Classifieds - Wanted To Buy Classifieds - Mechanic Wanted Classifieds - Auto Services Search Auto Parts
Register FAQ Social Groups Mark Forums Read
2005 Clunking noise from rear end Forums > > > 2005 Clunking noise from rear end 2005 Clunking noise from rear end
Forgot Password? Join Us!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-26-2011, 12:23 PM
albertaboy
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default 2005 Clunking noise from rear end

Hi,

Got a 2005 X-Trail (Canadian) with a clunking noise coming from the rear end at low speed. Another site mentioned a broken exhaust pipe bracket, which I did have and fixed, but it did not get rid of the noise. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-27-2018, 06:27 AM
Dallas Dallas is offline
Registered User
2006 Xtrail
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1
Default

I am having a similar problem so would like to know you managed to resolve it and how.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-04-2019, 08:00 AM
kcool5150 kcool5150 is offline
Registered User
2005 Xtrail
2006 Xtrail
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 1
Default

old thread, but I did not see a solution posted, so here's my thoughts (have worked on both 2005 and 2006 Canadian X-trails). Clunking noise in rear end is often suspension related - most likely a bad stabilizer (sway) bar link or both links. Sometimes the rubber bushings that surround the sway bars in the rear can harden, but the clunk is usually caused by a broken or damaged link or links. If replacing these you can go OEM, but I had great success with the Moog K570386 greasable links (link is only for the rear-end parts): More Information for MOOG K750386

Could also be one or both rear struts (these exxy's have struts on all four corners). As the 05-06 Canadian X-Trails are all pretty high mileage these days (we have one with 380,000 km and another at 250,000 km), I would recommend ordering OEM through your local Nissan dealership - they have their 'first line' struts (pricey) and a 'second line' (less pricey) struts that are both exact OEM spec to choose from. I have not had good success with jobber struts as they often do not bolt up and sometimes change the ride considerably. I also (not always, but this time) agree with Scotty Kilmer that you should avoid the 'quick struts' sold preloaded with springs, instead you should buy the OEM strut cartraige replacement, and try to re-use the existing springs. Scotty Kilmer describes this in more detail here: YouTube

Hope that helps the OP or others out if you (like me) are still nursing these old Canadian X-Trails along.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
2005, clunking, end, noise, rear

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:13 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.42 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.