In some cases your vehicle can make noises in the front axle, you are very certainly not reassured by this sorts of noise and you right away tend to think that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an massive amount. So, what if you identify a noise coming from the front end of your Toyota Aygo 2? It may not be much and you can correct the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger troubles occurs. It is with this in mind that we have decided to make this document and allow you to find the problem and find a solution. We will, through few steps review all the elements that can create noises at the front end of your Toyota Aygo 2. front-axle-noise-toyota-aygo-2

What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Toyota Aygo 2?

Most of our job will focus on finding the element that gives your Toyota Aygo 2 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be generating it and how to validate it.

Noise vibration front end Toyota Aygo 2 : the shock absorber cup

One of the most likely reason of symptoms on your Toyota Aygo 2 front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock system. 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 does its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To check if this is the problem that worries 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, think about replacing them as soon as possible as this may damage other parts and require more expensive repairs.

Noise while turning front end Toyota Aygo 2 : stabilizer bar

If you detect of a noise on your Toyota Aygo 2 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 validate the origin of the problem, you may feel a lack of balance in the direction of the vehicle (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). In addition, you can position yourself on one side of one of your front wheels then the other and try to shake your wheels vigorously, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your garage.

Front axle noise when turning Toyota Aygo 2 : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Toyota Aygo 2, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the reason 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 (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 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 technician.

Loud noise front end Toyota Aygo 2 : bearings

One of the other likely causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Toyota Aygo 2, may be that one of your rollings is tired, it will tend to make a thumping noise that raises 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 change it or them as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, this noise only appears with an engaged speed, refer to our article on loud noise on Toyota Aygo 2, you will probably find a solution to your problem.

Front end noise squeaking Toyota Aygo 2 : cardan shaft

One of the most traditional causes when noise appears on the front axle of your Toyota Aygo 2 when you turn with your vehicle is linked to 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 create “Clac clac” type noises when you reach 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 Toyota Aygo 2, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.