Listening noises from your auto regularly is never comforting, so discovering noises on your Jaguar XE suspensions when you go over a speed bump can be disturbing. This warning sign may be a sign of a small problem as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. In any case, it is fundamental to check the origin and take the necessary actions to correct the problem, it is with this goal in mind that we wanted to write this content to help you see more clearly. We will first see the possible explanations for a crack when the speed bump passes, then, what can be the reason of a squeaking noise when a speed bump is being passed and finally what to do if you have another noise when a speed bump is passed.
Suspension cracking noise Jaguar XE
Check Jaguar XE suspension
If you notice a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Jaguar XE, and it is categorized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly plausible that your suspension block is the origin of it. In fact, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are old, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its function during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To verify if this is the problem that worries you, take a dented road and listen to the noise coming from your front axle as you go over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of replacing them fairly quickly or you may affect other parts and have to make more important vehicle repairs.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have researched for “Jaguar XE suspension noise” and the suspension is not the cause of your problem, it may be that the cardan shaft is responsible. In fact, when the cardan bellows get old and the dirt/dust amasses inside them their action is degraded and it is possible to experience a sound when they are in torsion. To verify this, you can try both types of torsion, first vertical with suspension compressions on the speed bump passages, and horizontal when you are going to turn at low speed. If it cracks in these two circumstances you should consider changing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Jaguar XE, don’t hesitate to check out this article.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you find out a suspension noise when your Jaguar XE passes over a speed bumps, it is possible that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Exactly like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you adjust direction. If this is the case, the parts that may have been damaged by regular wear and tear or impacts (e. g. sidewalks). The steering hinges, the stabilizer bar hinges. can be the origins of your noises, to verify it, put it under the car and apply twists on each of its components to verify that there is no particular play on one of them, they are meant to endure you quite strongly over their entire travel. Remember to take your Jaguar XE to your auto mechanic or replace them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Jaguar XE
Check the stabilizer bar
If, on the other hand, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you go over a speed bump with your Jaguar XE, it is plausible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is concerned. In fact, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause abnormal friction which can provoke this squeaking noise. Keep in mind to verify by passing under your car the condition of the paint on your bar which will show if there is friction. Second plausible point, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dry and bring on noise, in which case disassemble them from the cradle and grease them, this should solve the problem.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last case that we can verify together, it is the engine silentblocks, in fact, these silentblocks operate as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the auto, a pronounced weakness of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may happen that a squeaking noise happens when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Jaguar XE. To change them go to your mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Jaguar XE
If, despite all its assumptions, you still can’t uncover the source of the noise your Jaguar XE makes when you pass a speed bump, we recommend you to refer to this content on a loud noise on Jaguar XE or to visit your auto mechanic in order to carry an in-depth check on your Jaguar XE and find this problem.
