In some cases your automobile can make noises in the front right, you are very rarely reassured by this types of noise and you straightaway start to presume that you will loose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an astronomical sum. Thus, what if you recognize a noise coming from the front right of your Peugeot 108? It may not be much and you can resolve the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger damage appears. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to make this document and allow you to locate the issue and find a solution. We will, through some steps review all the elements that can create noises at the front right of your Peugeot 108. front-right-noise-peugeot-108

What are the elements that can create front right noise Peugeot 108?

Most of our article will focus on finding the element that gives your Peugeot 108 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be creating it and how to verify it.

Grinding noise front right wheel Peugeot 108 : the shock absorber cup

One of the most likely reason of symptoms on your Peugeot 108 front right wheel noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension device. Indeed, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that works as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer does its purpose and during small jolts that compress the suspension systems. To check if this is the issue that concerns 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 changing them promptly as this may affect other components and require more costly repairs.

Noise while turning front right Peugeot 108 : stabilizer bar

If you detect a noise when turning on your front right wheel Peugeot 108 at the level of the front right when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely related to one of the elements of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To verify the origin of the issue, you may experience a lack of balance in the direction of the automobile (it pulls to the right or it pulls to the right). Also, 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your wheel strongly, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your garage.

Front right noise when turning Peugeot 108 : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front right wheel on your Peugeot 108, 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 disrupt the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your auto mechanic.

Loud knocking or grinding noise front right Peugeot 108 : bearings

One of the other likely origins of symptoms of the front right grinding or knocking noise on your Peugeot 108, may be that one of your bearging is tired, it will start 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 swap it or them promptly. If, on the other hand, this noise only shows up with an engaged speed, refer to our article on loud noises on Peugeot 108, you will surely find a response to your issue.

Front right wheel noise squeaking Peugeot 108 : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise shows up on the front right of your Peugeot 108 when you turn with your automobile is related to the direction of your automobile. Indeed, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are constantly stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can create “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 Peugeot 108, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.