Sometimes your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this kind of noise and you automatically tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an massive sum. Then, what if you identify a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen C-zero? It may not be much and you can correct the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger problem appears. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this content and allow you to find the problem and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the elements that can generate noises at the front end of your Citroen C-zero.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen C-zero?
Most of our article will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen C-zero front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be generating it and how to verify it.
Noise vibration front end Citroen C-zero : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Citroen C-zero front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock system. Indeed, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer assumes its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To verify if this is the problem that worries you, take a dented, slow-speed road and listen to the noise coming from your front end as you pass over holes. If these are the cups, think about swapping them quickly as this may damage other parts and require more pricey repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen C-zero : stabilizer bar
If you know of a noise on your Citroen C-zero at the level of the front end when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely related to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is malfunctioning. To verify the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the vehicle (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Also, you can position yourself on one side of one of your front wheels then the other and try to shake your wheels strongly, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly conceivable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your garage.
Front axle noise when turning Citroen C-zero : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen C-zero, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the cause of this problem comes from the direction triangle or the direction hinges. Indeed, a damaged steering triangle will be testable during the acceleration phases when it will move away and the car will pull on the outside of the weak triangle (left triangle pulls to the left) and when braking towards the inside of the same side (left triangle pulls to the right). You can also verify the state of the swivel bellows visually, which may affect the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your technician.
Loud noise front end Citroen C-zero : bearings
One of the other probable causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen C-zero, may be that one of your rollings is tired, it will tend to make a thumping noise that raises when it is under stress (turns faster and faster). So make sure to verify by taking speed (neutral and window open to hear only the noise of the wheels) that the noise is well located here, if this is the case replace it or them quickly. If, on the other hand, this noise only appears with an engaged speed, read our article on loud noise on Citroen C-zero, you will certainly find a solution to your problem.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen C-zero : cardan shaft
One of the most common causes when noise appears on the front axle of your Citroen C-zero when you turn with your vehicle is in connection with the direction of your vehicle. Certainly, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are continuously stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can make “Clac clac” type noises when you approach the stop zone of your direction. A bellows with holes will damage the cardan shaft very quickly and must be replaced very quickly, otherwise it will be necessary to change the entire cardan shaft. Remember to take a look at it and have it repaired if necessary. If it is rather a squeaking noise on Citroen C-zero, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.