Occasionally your car can make noises in the front axle, you are very hardly ever reassured by this sorts of noise and you immediately tend to presume that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an huge sum. Then, what if you identify a noise coming from the front end of your Volvo XC90? It may not be much and you can repair the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger damage appears. It is with this in mind that we have decided to compose this content and allow you to locate the issue and find a treatment. We will, through several steps review all the components that can produce noises at the front end of your Volvo XC90. 
What are the elements that can cause front axle noise Volvo XC90?
Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your Volvo XC90 front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be causing it and how to validate it.
Noise vibration front end Volvo XC90 : the shock absorber cup
One of the most common causes of symptoms on your Volvo XC90 front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your suspension 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 verify if this is the issue 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 replacing them as soon as possible as this may affect other components and require more expensive repairs.
Noise while turning front end Volvo XC90 : stabilizer bar
If you detect of a noise on your Volvo XC90 at the level of the front end when you are turning flat or climbing on sidewalks for example, it is most likely related to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To validate the origin of the issue, 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 possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are dead. In this case, go to your garage.
Front axle noise when turning Volvo XC90 : direction triangles
Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your Volvo XC90, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. 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 (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 verify the condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may affect the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your auto technician.
Loud noise front end Volvo XC90 : bearings
One of the other possible causes of symptoms of the front axle of your Volvo XC90, 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 make sure you verify 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 happens with an engaged speed, consult our article on loud noise on Volvo XC90, you will most certainly find a solution to your issue.
Front end noise squeaking Volvo XC90 : cardan shaft
One of the most common causes when noise happens on the front axle of your Volvo XC90 when you turn with your vehicle is related 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 generate “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 Volvo XC90, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.
