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Fixing a clicking or clunk noise on a Nissan E-NV200 electric van (or other Nissan vehicles)

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A very common issue with the Nissan E-NV200 (or Evalia) is a clicking or cracking or clunking noise from the front wheels on acceleration, when turning or slowing down. In this video, I give an example of the noise and show you how to fix it yourself, saving a lot of money.
This issue also affects many other Nissan models, not just the ones based on the NV200. This includes the Nissan Leaf, Juke, Pathfinder, Cube, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, Versa and many more.
These vans are also the Nissan NV200, Nissan Evalia, Mitsubishi Delica D:3, Mitsubishi Delica Van, Chevrolet City Express, e-Wolf Delta 2 Shuttle, Ashok Leyland Stile, Dynamo Taxi.
This was recorded in December 2024.

PRODUCTS USED:
Cotter pin / split pin set https://amzn.to/3VCsqCN
Smith & Allan Absolute Moly 60 assembly paste https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304608623455
Honda M-77 assembly paste https://amzn.to/4gv7aad
Possibly an alternative: Liqui Moly LM48 assembly paste https://amzn.to/3ZPbZFT

The original Nissan parts can be ordered through your local Nissan dealer or from https://nissangenuine.com.
The parts used in this video on a 2022 Nissan E-NV200 40kWh where:
402621CA0A hub nut
400374FA0A hub washer
400730L700 cotter pin
See below for more details, specs and alternatives of these items.

THE TOOLS USED:
32mm deep socket https://amzn.to/3BnBvIU
Sealey 1/2" breaker bar https://amzn.to/3OQli1N
WIESEMANN 1893 1/2" torque wrench https://amzn.to/3VBS7Ua
Cheaper alternative: Amazon Basics 1/2" torque wrench https://amzn.to/4iwhvV0
Disposable brushes ideal for grease application https://amzn.to/3DfKixe
LED inspection light https://amzn.to/3YbN7WX and reviewed here https://youtu.be/nn9OJfgar-w

VIDEOS REFERRED TO:
The more thorough method where you remove the drive shaft https://youtu.be/nqzLp3mvMzU?si=EyeTsnxvuSnqii3k
Our Nissan ENV200 playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0oq-rvufnsN8PVdD5UNq3rFQVf-tZgy
For further info on what causes this axle click, see https://youtu.be/9bc8UBoB-RY?si=kUMkDoC2S7C0rLxF

DOCUMENTATION:
Nissan TSB NTB12-055H https://drive.google.com/file/d/10SJYJvSnYgzZNoaJZLE86b18UpokDfDr/view?usp=drive_link
Nissan front wheel hub & knuckle from workshop manual https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UIv-YlRZfzPj5TPE9t4863ZNGK_cGCG/view?usp=drive_link
Molykote M77 specs https://www.lubricantspecialty.com/products/molykote-anti-seize-pastes/molykote-m-77-paste
Smith & Allan Absolute Moly 60 specs https://www.smithandallan.com/product/smith-allan-absolute-moly-60-paste-4523
Nissan E-NV200 front axle parts diagram https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/unit?c=NISSAN201809&ssd=%24%2AKwE6Dh8Ifm48OjhYPEgGZ2J2VlFPPjE8PS8AM3t9TlpGQkBDBhE9V3l9eUheR1YQDQc6M0siRl88PGEhIGFtTnQqfSw2cxxhJCtjaGsrNFdzGGFVdHB6YW1Od3MyKmwrNDw-OyIuPDggKjMsSColLHkyfXkqPT4_SSk-PGB9PnZ_Z2tIcixpMH15KFIsPlc8SiEGHgRHRywjKCs8UxQSdj8rIi8qOlFbfAwXTCsiLyo9UUsACnIqJS4tPVY7XxQeF01bLFIkKSxlJX15KCteTlpIQy59f2Fleiw1KCtDSWESYSQpLGpufyw2cW5yJCksYnpgai5rf2FNWyxyAAAAAKy1Uy8%3D%24&vid=192633&cid=7&uid=150302&q=

OEM NISSAN PART SPECS:
402621CA0A hub nut is an M24x1.5 with a 42mm flange diameter and 22mm height. A cheaper alternative is the FEBEST 4056111140032 available from Autodoc https://www.autodoc.co.uk/febest/16502251
400374FA0A hub washer is 43mm outer dia, 25mm inner dia, 2.5mm thick. I’ve not been able to source an alternative.
400730L700 cotter pin is an M5 x 40mm. So 4.65mm dia.

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Chapters/timestamps:
00:00 The Nissan clicking noise issue
01:24 Example of the clicking noise
02:13 Two methods to fix this
03:29 The Nissan Technical Service Bulletin
04:30 Parts and tools required
04:52 Nissan hub nut
05:08 Nissan hub washer
05:40 Cotter pins
06:47 Molykote M77 paste
07:28 Tools used
08:06 Please subscribe
08:25 Safety
08:42 Removing the hub nut
10:27 Freeing the drive shaft
11:27 Lubricating drive shaft splines
13:35 Reassembly & hub nut torque
16:39 Wheel nut torque
17:08 Links & further information
18:41 Do you really need to buy new hub nuts?

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