Ticking sound near rear tire?

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON JARBECK
When I hit certain bumps, I'll hear a tick or click sound near driver side rear tire. When I push up and down on the rear end on that side, it makes the click or tick sound when I push up and down on the car.
Sep 7, 2023 at 1:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi Jason, since it does it while the vehicle isn't moving and does it when it is being bounced, it is most likely related to something with the suspension.

There is a voluntary lower suspension link replacement offered by Nissan that is related to a rattling or knocking nose. See pic 1 below.

I attached the voluntary replacement information in pics 2 and 3.

I can't be sure if this is what you are hearing, but I have a feeling it is.

I would contact a dealer about this. It is being done at no charge.

Let me know.

Joe

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Sep 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM
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