Occasionally your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this sort of noise and you right away tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an massive amount. Thus, what if you detect a noise coming from the front end of your Scion xB? It may not be much and you can correct the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to examine before a larger problem takes place. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this document and allow you to find the problem and find a solution. We will, through different steps review all the components that can make noises at the front end of your Scion xB. 
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Scion xB?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Scion xB front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be creating it and how to confirm it.
Noise vibration front end Scion xB : the shock absorber cup
One of the most classic causes of symptoms on your Scion xB front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension system. In fact, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer fulfils its role and during small jolts that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 pay attention 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 pricey repairs.
Noise while turning front end Scion xB : stabilizer bar
If you find out of a noise on your Scion xB 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 faulty. To confirm the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the car (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Furthermore, you can position yourself on one side of one of your front wheels then the other and try to shake your wheels vigorously, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly conceivable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date.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 Scion xB : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Scion xB, 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 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 mechanic.
Loud noise front end Scion xB : bearings
One of the other probable causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Scion xB, 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 remember 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 change it or them promptly. If, on the other hand, this noise only shows up with an engaged speed, consult our article on loud noise on Scion xB, you will certainly find a solution to your problem.
Front end noise squeaking Scion xB : cardan shaft
One of the most common causes when noise shows up on the front axle of your Scion xB when you turn with your car is in connection with the direction of your car. 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 make “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 Scion xB, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.
