In some cases your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very hardly ever reassured by this types of noise and you automatically tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an astronomical amount. Then, what if you uncover a noise coming from a gimbals of your Citroen C5 Aircross? It may not be much and you can resolve the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger damage occurs. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this article and allow you to find out the problem and find a solution. We will, through several steps review all the components that can produce noises at the front end of your Citroen C5 Aircross. gimbals-noise-citroen-c5-aircross

What are the elements that can cause a noise close to gimbals on Citroen C5 Aircross?

Most of our article will focus on finding the element that gives your Citroen C5 Aircross gimbals noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be producing it and how to validate it.

Noise vibration that sounds like gimbals on Citroen C5 Aircross : the shock absorber cup

One of the most classic causes of noises on Citroen C5 Aircross that sounds like a gimbals 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 fulfils 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 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 that sounds like gimbals Citroen C5 Aircross : stabilizer bar

If you know of a noise on your Citroen C5 Aircross that sounds like a gimbals 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 balance in the direction of the automobile (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Also, you can position yourself on one side of one of your front wheels then the other and try to shake your wheels strongly, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly imaginable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your garage.

Noise when turning Citroen C5 Aircross : gimbals

One of the most common causes when noise appearsand sounds like gimbals on your Citroen C5 Aircross when you turn with your automobile is connected 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 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 your Citroen C5 Aircross, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.