Occasionally your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not 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 astronomical amount. Then, what if you uncover a noise coming from the front end of your Citroen Jumpy 2? It may not be much and you can repair the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger damage happens. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this content and allow you to find the problem and find a solution. We will, through few steps review all the elements that can generate noises at the front end of your Citroen Jumpy 2.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Citroen Jumpy 2?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen Jumpy 2 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be producing it and how to confirm it.
Noise vibration front end Citroen Jumpy 2 : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Citroen Jumpy 2 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 does its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To check 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 quickly as this may damage other parts and require more expensive repairs.
Noise while turning front end Citroen Jumpy 2 : stabilizer bar
If you find out of a noise on your Citroen Jumpy 2 at the level of the front end when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely linked to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To confirm the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the vehicle (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 powerfully, 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 Jumpy 2 : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Citroen Jumpy 2, 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 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 Jumpy 2 : bearings
One of the other probable origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Citroen Jumpy 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 you should 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 shows up with an engaged speed, read our article on loud noise on Citroen Jumpy 2, you will surely find an answer to your problem.
Front end noise squeaking Citroen Jumpy 2 : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise shows up on the front axle of your Citroen Jumpy 2 when you turn with your vehicle is connected to the direction of your vehicle. Certainly, 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 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 Jumpy 2, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.