Sometimes your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this sorts of noise and you directly tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an massive sum. Thus, what if you recognize a noise coming from the front end of your Hyundai Sonata? It may not be much and you can repair the issue 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 locate the issue and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the elements that can generate noises at the front end of your Hyundai Sonata.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Hyundai Sonata?
Most of our job will focus on finding the element that gives your Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Hyundai Sonata 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 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, think about swapping them as soon as possible as this may affect other components and require more costly repairs.
Noise while turning front end Hyundai Sonata : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Hyundai Sonata 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 malfunctioning. To confirm the origin of the issue, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the vehicle (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 powerfully, 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.
Front axle noise when turning Hyundai Sonata : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Hyundai Sonata, 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 check the condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may disturb the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your mechanic.
Loud noise front end Hyundai Sonata : bearings
One of the other probable origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Hyundai Sonata, 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 make sure to 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 as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, this noise only shows up with an engaged speed, read our article on loud noise on Hyundai Sonata, you will probably find an answer to your issue.
Front end noise squeaking Hyundai Sonata : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise shows up on the front axle of your Hyundai Sonata when you turn with your vehicle is in connection with the direction of your vehicle. 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 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 Hyundai Sonata, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.