Front hub clicking, occasionally.

[mudski]

Its only happened twice in two months. But right after doing the same motion, I suppose you call it.
I reverse out of my driveway, proceed to move forward and I hear this really loud noise from the from hub like its trying to engage itself. As I stop the car I hear a clunk, then its all fine.
Now. If I convert my auto hubs to manual, not buying new free wheeling ones, convert the originals, should this stop this problem?
I haven't taken my truck out on its maiden voyage yet as I still have a couple of things to do first. Now this is one of them. So I don't want to ignore it, as it has only done it twice, go out 4by'ing and only to find out the hub is not engaging properly.
Thanks.

[Ade]

On my auto hubs, sometimes after engaging the 4wd, I will reverse her for a foot or two just to ensure that the hubs are disengaging. I can tell they're disengaging when I hear a clicking sound from each hub. But most of the time I didn't have to do this though..

Ade

[Robo]

If you can replicate it, get someone to stand ,lay near by and see listen if ya can tell better where it's coming from.
and try not to run em over, lol.
sounds like it could be a CV clicking.
cheers

[Xtreme 4x4 Sport]

Have the same thing happen to mine. Faulty FW Hub. Fit some manual ones and also make sure that you have the correct oil in the transfer. I used to just put in 4wd and drive forward and then change into 2wd and solved problem (short term fix as it locks the hubs in until you reverse).

Cheers
David

[my third 256]

too much greace in the hub

[mudski]

Thanks guys. I will first convert my auto hubs to manual. Also how do I check the CV's? It only does this in 2wd. Since I've had the car its only been in 4wd once...
Plus it has only done it twice in the few months I've had the car so getting someone to listen for it would be impossible...

[Xtreme 4x4 Sport]

Thanks guys. I will first convert my auto hubs to manual. Also how do I check the CV's? It only does this in 2wd. Since I've had the car its only been in 4wd once...
Plus it has only done it twice in the few months I've had the car so getting someone to listen for it would be impossible...

The noise is not in the CV's.

But to check, best bet is to get a service book because you have to dismantle the front etc remove rotors & stubs after that you are there. But as stated the noise is not the CV's.

Put your hubs on and problem solved.

Best hubs are genuine. GQ ones fit, but make sure that you get all the bits that are needed.

Cheers
David

[nissannewby]

If its a cv you will hear it clicking at full lock when 4wd is engaged. So as above replace the hubs X2 with david

[mudski]

I am converting the auto hubs to manual tonight. Seems an easy process and then they are manual...

[vk3mnm]

I'm kinda having this problem in my 07 patrol, its happened twice to me also, but I get a ratcheting noise from the front hub, as I slow down the noise slows with the speed until I come to a stop, then a small clunk and its gone away, any idea what's causing this?
I'm thinking the auto hub mite be a bit gummed up and binding, I'm going to pull it down and take a look but for now anyone have any ideas?

Cheers Illya