KNOWN FAULT · Nissan

Clicking or popping from the front axle area when pulling away, accelerating or slowing down (Leaf of 2018–2023)

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Engine / equipment: Wheel nuts and front axle area: Nissan Leaf (ZE1)
Period mentioned: 2018–2023
Symptoms: A click or pop from the front axle area when pulling away, accelerating or slowing down.
Possible cause described: According to Nissan bulletin NTB19-105C (USA, September 2022) for the 2018–2023 Leaf ZE1, before any diagnosis the wheel nuts on all four wheels are torqued to 113 Nm in a diagonal pattern; if the noise remains, it is diagnosed following the service manual.
Check for the garage: First have the wheel nuts tightened to the bulletin’s torque (113 Nm, diagonally); it is the cheapest step and comes before looking for other causes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

First have the wheel nuts tightened to the bulletin’s torque (113 Nm, diagonally); it is the cheapest step and comes before looking for other causes.

What are the symptoms?

A click or pop from the front axle area when pulling away, accelerating or slowing down.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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