Sometimes your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this sort of noise and you directly tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an massive sum. So, what if you detect a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen Xsara? It may not be much and you can resolve the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to examine before a larger problem appears. It is with this in mind that we have decided to make this content and allow you to locate the problem and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the elements that can produce noises at the front end of your Citroen Xsara.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen Xsara?
Most of our job will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen Xsara 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 Xsara : the shock absorber cup
One of the most classic causes of symptoms on your Citroen Xsara 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 Indeed, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer assumes its role and during small jolts that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 examine 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 swapping them promptly as this may damage other parts and require more costly repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen Xsara : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Citroen Xsara 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 confirm the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of balance in the direction of the automobile (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your wheels strongly, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly imaginable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your garage.
Front axle noise when turning Citroen Xsara : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen Xsara, 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 examine the condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may disturb the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your technician.
Loud noise front end Citroen Xsara : bearings
One of the other probable origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen Xsara, may be that one of your rollings is tired, it will tend to make a thumping noise that intensifies when it is under stress (turns faster and faster). So make sure to examine 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 promptly. If, on the other hand, this noise only happens with an engaged speed, consult our article on loud noise on Citroen Xsara, you will most certainly find a response to your problem.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen Xsara : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Citroen Xsara 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 constantly 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 Xsara, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.