On occasion your car can make noises in the front right, you are very rarely reassured by this sort of noise and you directly begin to think that you will loose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an astronomical sum. So, what if you discern a noise coming from the front right of your Opel Mokka? It may not be much and you can repair the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger failure happens. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to write this article and allow you to find the problem and find a solution. We will, through some steps review all the elements that can generate noises at the front right of your Opel Mokka. front-right-noise-opel-mokka

What are the components that can cause front right noise Opel Mokka?

Most of our article will concentrate on finding the component that gives your Opel Mokka front wheel noise. The following is a list of the elements that are most likely to be making it and how to validate it.

Grinding noise front right wheel Opel Mokka : the shock absorber cup

One of the most classic causes of symptoms on your Opel Mokka front right wheel noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension system. In fact, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer assumes its function and during small jolts that compress the suspension systems. To verify if this is the problem that worries 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 replacing them promptly as this may damage other components and necessitate more expensive repairs.

Noise while turning front right Opel Mokka : stabilizer bar

If you find out a noise when turning on your front right wheel Opel Mokka at the level of the front right when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely connected to one of the composents of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To validate the source of the problem, you may encounter a lack of stability in the direction of the vehicle (it pulls to the right or it pulls to the right). Also, you can put yourself on the right side of your front wheels and try to shake your wheel vigorously, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your garage.

Front right noise when turning Opel Mokka : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front right wheel on your Opel Mokka, when you accelerate, brake or at any other random moment. 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 (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 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 technician.

Loud knocking or grinding noise front right Opel Mokka : bearings

One of the other likely origins of symptoms of the front right grinding or knocking noise on your Opel Mokka, 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 make sure to 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 swap it or them promptly. If, on the other hand, this noise only happens with an engaged speed, refer to our article on loud noises on Opel Mokka, you will most certainly find an answer to your problem.

Front right wheel noise squeaking Opel Mokka : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise happens on the front right of your Opel Mokka when you turn with your vehicle is linked to the direction of your vehicle. Certainly, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are continuously 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 Opel Mokka, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.