In some cases your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very rarely reassured by this types of noise and you automatically tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an astronomical sum. Thus, what if you identify a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen Ds4? It may not be much and you can resolve the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger damage takes place. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this document and allow you to locate the issue and find a treatment. We will, through different steps review all the components that can generate noises at the front end of your Citroen Ds4.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen Ds4?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen Ds4 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be generating it and how to confirm it.
Noise vibration front end Citroen Ds4 : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common causes of symptoms on your Citroen Ds4 front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock 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 fulfils its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To check if this is the issue that concerns you, take a dented, slow-speed road and focus on the noise coming from your front end as you pass over holes. If these are the cups, think about changing them quickly as this may affect other components and require more pricey repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen Ds4 : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Citroen Ds4 at the level of the front end when you are turning flat or climbing on sidewalks for example, it is most likely connected to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To confirm the origin of the issue, you may feel a lack of balance in the direction of the automobile (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Moreover, 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 imaginable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your garage.
Front axle noise when turning Citroen Ds4 : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen Ds4, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the cause of this issue 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 check the condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may affect the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your auto mechanic.
Loud noise front end Citroen Ds4 : bearings
One of the other possible origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen Ds4, 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 check 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 happens with an engaged speed, read our article on loud noise on Citroen Ds4, you will probably find a response to your issue.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen Ds4 : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Citroen Ds4 when you turn with your automobile is connected to the direction of your automobile. Indeed, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are continuously stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can generate “Clac clac” type noises when you get closer to 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 Ds4, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.