In some cases your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this types of noise and you immediately tend to think that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an huge sum. So, what if you detect a noise coming from the front end of your Scion tC? It may not be much and you can correct the trouble yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger damage shows up. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to write this content and allow you to discover the trouble and find a treatment. We will, through different steps review all the elements that can make noises at the front end of your Scion tC.
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Scion tC?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Scion tC front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be generating it and how to verify it.
Noise vibration front end Scion tC : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Scion tC front axle 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 In fact, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer assumes its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To check if this is the trouble 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, consider changing them soon as this may affect other components and require more costly repairs.
Noise while turning front end Scion tC : stabilizer bar
If you find out of a noise on your Scion tC at the level of the front end 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 faulty. To verify the origin of the trouble, you may feel a lack of stability in the direction of the vehicle (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Furthermore, 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wheels powerfully, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly conceivable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your mechanic.
Front axle noise when turning Scion tC : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Scion tC, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the cause of this trouble 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 disrupt the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your mechanic.
Loud noise front end Scion tC : bearings
One of the other possible origins of symptoms of the front axle of your Scion tC, may be that one of your rollings is tired, it will tend to make a thumping noise that intensifies when it is under stress (turns faster and faster). So don’t forget 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 soon. If, on the other hand, this noise only happens with an engaged speed, refer to our article on loud noise on Scion tC, you will most certainly find a response to your trouble.
Front end noise squeaking Scion tC : cardan shaft
One of the most traditional causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Scion tC when you turn with your vehicle is in connection with the direction of your vehicle. 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 make “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 Scion tC, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.