Sometimes your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very rarely reassured by this sorts of noise and you immediately tend to think that you will lose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an huge amount. Then, what if you identify a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen C4? 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 takes place. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to compose this article and allow you to find the problem and find a treatment. We will, through different steps review all the components that can create noises at the front end of your Citroen C4. 
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen C4?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen C4 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be causing it and how to validate it.
Noise vibration front end Citroen C4 : the shock absorber cup
One of the most classic reason of symptoms on your Citroen C4 front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension system. Indeed, the suspension cups, when they are dead, 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, consider changing them as soon as possible as this may damage other parts and require more costly repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen C4 : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Citroen C4 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 defective. To validate the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the automobile (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). In addition, 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 dead. In this case, go to your mechanic.
Front axle noise when turning Citroen C4 : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen C4, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the reason 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 condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may disrupt the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your auto mechanic.
Loud noise front end Citroen C4 : bearings
One of the other possible causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen C4, 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 be sure you 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 swap it or them as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, this noise only happens with an engaged speed, read our article on loud noise on Citroen C4, you will certainly find an answer to your problem.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen C4 : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Citroen C4 when you turn with your automobile is connected to the direction of your automobile. In fact, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are continuously stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can create “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 C4, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.
