In some cases your automobile can make noises in the front right, you are very rarely reassured by this sorts of noise and you immediately begin to presume that you will loose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an massive amount. Then, what if you identify a noise coming from the front right of your Opel Mokka X? It may not be much and you can fix the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger failure occurs. It is with this in mind that we have decided to write this article and allow you to find the issue and find a treatment. We will, through some steps review all the components that can make noises at the front right of your Opel Mokka X. front-right-noise-opel-mokka-x

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

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

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

One of the most classic causes of symptoms on your Opel Mokka X front right wheel noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock device. 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 assumes its task and during small jolts that compress the suspension systems. To check if this is the issue 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, think about replacing them soon as this may affect other components and necessitate more expensive repairs.

Noise while turning front right Opel Mokka X : stabilizer bar

If you recognise a noise when turning on your front right wheel Opel Mokka X 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 parts of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To confirm the origin of the issue, you may encounter a lack of stability in the direction of the car (it pulls to the right or it pulls to the right). In addition, you can position yourself on the right side of your front wheels and try to shake your wheel strongly, 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 Opel Mokka X : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front right wheel on your Opel Mokka X, 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 check the state 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 X : bearings

One of the other likely origins of symptoms of the front right grinding or knocking noise on your Opel Mokka X, 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 you 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 change it or them soon. If, on the other hand, this noise only shows up with an engaged speed, check out our article on loud noises on Opel Mokka X, you will surely find an answer to your issue.

Front right wheel noise squeaking Opel Mokka X : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise shows up on the front right of your Opel Mokka X when you turn with your car is in connection with the direction of your car. 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 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 Opel Mokka X, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.