Sometimes your automobile can generate sounds in the front right, you are very hardly ever reassured by this types of noise and you directly begin to think that you will loose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an astronomical amount. So, what if you discern a noise coming from the front right of your Fiat Punto 2? It may not be much and you can resolve the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger troubles appears. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to write this content and allow you to find out the issue and find a solution. We will, through different steps review all the elements that can create noises at the front right of your Fiat Punto 2. front-right-noise-fiat-punto-2

What are the components that can generate front right noise Fiat Punto 2?

Most of our work will focus on finding the part that gives your Fiat Punto 2 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be causing it and how to verify it.

Grinding noise front right wheel Fiat Punto 2 : the shock absorber cup

One of the most common causes of symptoms on your Fiat Punto 2 front right wheel noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock unit. In fact, 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 fulfils its function and during small jolts that compress the suspension systems. To verify if this is the issue that concerns you, take a dented, slow-speed road and pay attention to the noise coming from your front right as you pass over holes. If these are the cups, consider changing them quickly as this may damage other parts and necessitate more pricey repairs.

Noise while turning front right Fiat Punto 2 : stabilizer bar

If you detect a noise when turning on your front right wheel Fiat Punto 2 at the level of the front right when you are turning flat or climbing on sidewalks for example, it is most likely linked to one of the elements of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To verify the source of the issue, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the automobile (it pulls to the right or it pulls to the right). Additionally, you can position yourself on the right side of your front wheels and try to shake your wheel powerfully, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly conceivable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your mechanic.

Front right noise when turning Fiat Punto 2 : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front right wheel on your Fiat Punto 2, when you speed up, brake or at any other random moment. It is likely that the reason 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 (right triangle pulls to the right) and when braking towards the inside of the same side (right triangle pulls to the right). You can also verify the state of the swivel bellows visually, which may disrupt the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your auto technician.

Loud knocking or grinding noise front right Fiat Punto 2 : bearings

One of the other likely causes of symptoms of the front right grinding or knocking noise on your Fiat Punto 2, may be that one of your bearging is tired, it will start to make a thumping noise that intensifies when it is under stress (turns faster and faster). So be sure you 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 shows up with an engaged speed, check out our article on loud noises on Fiat Punto 2, you will most certainly find an answer to your issue.

Front right wheel noise squeaking Fiat Punto 2 : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise shows up on the front right of your Fiat Punto 2 when you turn with your automobile is related to the direction of your automobile. 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 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 Fiat Punto 2, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.