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 instantly tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an huge amount. Thus, what if you detect a noise coming from a gimbals of your Fiat Grande Punto? It may not be much and you can repair the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger problem shows up. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to produce this article and allow you to discover the problem and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the components that can create noises at the front end of your Fiat Grande Punto. gimbals-noise-fiat-grande-punto

What are the elements that can cause a noise close to gimbals on Fiat Grande Punto?

Most of our article will focus on finding the element that gives your Fiat Grande Punto gimbals noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be making it and how to confirm it.

Noise vibration that sounds like gimbals on Fiat Grande Punto : the shock absorber cup

One of the most likely causes of noises on Fiat Grande Punto 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 verify 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, consider swapping them as soon as possible as this may affect other components and require more pricey repairs.

Noise while turning that sounds like gimbals Fiat Grande Punto : stabilizer bar

If you detect of a noise on your Fiat Grande Punto that sounds like a gimbals when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely related to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is faulty. To confirm 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). Additionally, 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 possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your garage.

Noise when turning Fiat Grande Punto : gimbals

One of the most common causes when noise appearsand sounds like gimbals on your Fiat Grande Punto 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 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 your Fiat Grande Punto, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.