[AdamInKC]

I’ll say that I also replaced the axel nut. New nut, nord lock, higher torque=works

 

[davemcddd]

Still no more clicking sound after installing the Nord Locks with the original axle nut torqued to 120 back in August 2024. So it's now been about six months and over four thousand miles ago.

 

[lacompas]

Double nuts have been holding for 30k km so far.

 

[truematic]

Thank you for the suggestions. Borrowed a 250lb torque wrench and cranked up 20lbs at a time until I got to 200lbs. I think I’ll stay there. The clicking sound that was driving🚘 me mad cannot be heard at all! But now, a slight creaking sound can be heard. Hmmm, the next noise to chase down in the Pacifica.

 

[AdamInKC]

Thank you for the suggestions. Borrowed a 250lb torque wrench and cranked up 20lbs at a time until I got to 200lbs. I think I’ll stay there. The clicking sound that was driving🚘 me mad cannot be heard at all! But now, a slight creaking sound can be heard. Hmmm, the next noise to chase down in the Pacifica.

I’d start with the ball joint in the lower control
Arm.

 

[6Gen]

I’d start with the ball joint in the lower control
Arm.

And/or the LCA bushings. Someone accurately described the sound as "creaky wooden boat"

 

[Donp1953]

Thank you for the suggestions. Borrowed a 250lb torque wrench and cranked up 20lbs at a time until I got to 200lbs. I think I’ll stay there. The clicking sound that was driving🚘 me mad cannot be heard at all! But now, a slight creaking sound can be heard. Hmmm, the next noise to chase down in the Pacifica.

The creaking noise that you hear especially when you accelerate is from the lower control arm. I had the same problem Replaced the lower control arm that has the ball joint. And it’s all gone

 

[Noodle]

2022 gas Pacifica here. Same sound. Is it safe to drive until it gets fixed?

 

[jeffwb]

Struts, control arms, sway bars, etc. Enough to sometimes feel like one does not want a minivan. They also get replaced a lot with the Odysseys as well; a ton. Here's an idea, make that entire front assembly far tougher and more reliable in the first place. Compact SUVs and crossovers and such don't seem to run into this near as often. Not a mystery as to why. But let's not pretend like there is anything enjoyable in terms of dealing with all these creaks and such and then troubleshooting all of this. Talked with a guy from the pickup world who felt 100% the same way.

 

[6Gen]

2022 gas Pacifica here. Same sound. Is it safe to drive until it gets fixed?

Based on my creaky 2017, and now creaky 2022 - I'd say it's safe to address at your convenience as long as van steers/drives well. If the van starts to suffer steering accuracy, or suspension wallowing - then you need to get it serviced asap.

 

[Karolski [PL]]

Guys, WD40 sprayed or rubber part of joints helping for long time, many users in my country had the same phenomena and tested lub option (joints were not shut). Probably silicon grease in spray will be even better...

 

[jeffwb]

This is what I've discovered over the years with minivans : as they get a little older they make some noises. They creak, sometimes squeak here and there, and all kinds of other things. But they keep rolling none the less. Trying to think a minivan will sounds smooth as silk with no squeaks, rattles, or other kinds of noises as they roll over time would drive a sane person crazy. But what they don't do is stop driving with the small noises here and there. Just keep going with them until somthing major happens is the best way to proceed here. Otherwise minivans, no matter what brand, will drive a sane person up the wall.

Listen to this guy! He got a half million miles out of his ICE Pacifica. He had strange noises in the transmission along the way; but guess what, the thing kept going for another couple hundred thousand miles regardless. A GREAT watch this! BTW, I've posted this a few times before in other places in the forum; but don't worry, probably will again!

Half a Million Mile ICE Pacifica

 

[SitKneelBend]

It's not bad advice (except waiting for major things to happen). Ignoring these things can lead to bigger bills. Many of the things I've heard mention of are folks trying to beat the warranty clock...

 

[SitKneelBend]

Guys, WD40 sprayed or rubber part of joints helping for long time, many users in my country had the same phenomena and tested lub option (joints were not shut). Probably silicon grease in spray will be even better...

WD40 is good for finding a problem but as a lubricant isn't great for auto parts. It could actually cause increased wear.

 

[lacompas]

WD40 is a water dispersent, not really a lubricant. It's in its the name.

 

[Karolski [PL]]

Water Displacement, 40th formula. I'm not native english speaking, byt knowing distinct meaning of both words.
And it helping, tested. Also if so worry about WD-40, you can use CRC 5-56.

 

[Karolski [PL]]

WD40 is good for finding a problem but as a lubricant isn't great for auto parts. It could actually cause increased wear.

For metal to metal-totally agree. Rubber in another hand, as removing trapped water out of it... works.