On occasion your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very rarely reassured by this kind of noise and you right away tend to think that you will lose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an massive sum. Then, what if you recognize a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen Berlingo? It may not be much and you can correct the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger problem occurs. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to write this article and allow you to find the issue and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the components that can generate noises at the front end of your Citroen Berlingo.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen Berlingo?
Most of our article will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen Berlingo front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be creating it and how to verify it.
Noise vibration front end Citroen Berlingo : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Citroen Berlingo 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 In fact, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer does its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To verify 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, consider swapping them quickly as this may affect other components and require more pricey repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen Berlingo : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Citroen Berlingo 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 verify the origin of the issue, you may feel a lack of balance in the direction of the vehicle (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wheels vigorously, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly imaginable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date.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 mechanic.
Front axle noise when turning Citroen Berlingo : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen Berlingo, 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 verify 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 technician.
Loud noise front end Citroen Berlingo : bearings
One of the other probable origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen Berlingo, 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 don’t forget 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 change it or them quickly. If, on the other hand, this noise only appears with an engaged speed, refer to our article on loud noise on Citroen Berlingo, you will most certainly find an answer to your issue.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen Berlingo : cardan shaft
One of the most common causes when noise appears on the front axle of your Citroen Berlingo when you turn with your vehicle is in connection with the direction of your vehicle. Indeed, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are constantly stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can make “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 Berlingo, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.