In some cases your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very hardly ever reassured by this sort of noise and you automatically tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an massive sum. Thus, what if you discern a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen Berlingo 2? It may not be much and you can correct the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger damage occurs. It is with this in mind that we have decided to make this content and allow you to find the problem and find a solution. We will, through some steps review all the elements that can make noises at the front end of your Citroen Berlingo 2. front-axle-noise-citroen-berlingo-2

What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen Berlingo 2?

Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen Berlingo 2 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be generating it and how to validate it.

Noise vibration front end Citroen Berlingo 2 : the shock absorber cup

One of the most likely causes of symptoms on your Citroen Berlingo 2 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 does its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To verify if this is the problem that concerns 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 changing them quickly as this may affect other parts and require more costly repairs.

Noise while turning front end Citroen Berlingo 2 : stabilizer bar

If you detect of a noise on your Citroen Berlingo 2 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 malfunctioning. To validate 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). Additionally, 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 possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your mechanic.

Front axle noise when turning Citroen Berlingo 2 : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen Berlingo 2, 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 technician.

Loud noise front end Citroen Berlingo 2 : bearings

One of the other probable causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen Berlingo 2, 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 happens with an engaged speed, check out our article on loud noise on Citroen Berlingo 2, you will probably find a fix to your problem.

Front end noise squeaking Citroen Berlingo 2 : cardan shaft

One of the most traditional causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Citroen Berlingo 2 when you turn with your car is connected to the direction of your car. 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 generate “Clac clac” type noises when you reach 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 Berlingo 2, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.