In some cases your automobile can generate sounds in the front right, you are very rarely reassured by this sort of noise and you immediately start to think that you will loose a wheel or that the fix will cost you an astronomical sum. Thus, what if you detect a noise coming from the front right of your Volvo XC60? It may not be much and you can repair the problem yourself, but if in doubt it is better to check before a larger problem takes place. It is with this in mind that we have chosen to produce this content and allow you to find the problem and find a treatment. We will, through different steps review all the elements that can make noises at the front right of your Volvo XC60. front-right-noise-volvo-xc60

What are the components that can provoke front right noise Volvo XC60?

Most of our work will focus on finding the component that gives your Volvo XC60 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be causing it and how to confirm it.

Grinding noise front right wheel Volvo XC60 : the shock absorber cup

One of the most common reason of symptoms on your Volvo XC60 front right wheel noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension unit. Indeed, the suspension cups, when they are dead, 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 problem that concerns you, take a dented, slow-speed road and listen to the noise coming from your front right as you pass over holes. If these are the cups, think about changing them as soon as possible as this may damage other components and necessitate more expensive repairs.

Noise while turning front right Volvo XC60 : stabilizer bar

If you know a noise when turning on your front right wheel Volvo XC60 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 faulty. To confirm the origin of the problem, you may experience a lack of balance in the direction of the car (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 imaginable that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your mechanic.

Front right noise when turning Volvo XC60 : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front right wheel on your Volvo XC60, when you speed up, brake or at any other random moment. 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 (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 disturb the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your mechanic.

Loud knocking or grinding noise front right Volvo XC60 : bearings

One of the other likely origins of symptoms of the front right grinding or knocking noise on your Volvo XC60, 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 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 as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, this noise only appears with an engaged speed, consult our article on loud noises on Volvo XC60, you will certainly find a response to your problem.

Front right wheel noise squeaking Volvo XC60 : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise appears on the front right of your Volvo XC60 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 constantly stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can generate “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 Volvo XC60, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.