how much does it cost to repair a cv axle...?

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I believe that i have a bad cv axle... it makes a loud clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel. Does anyone know how much it costs to fix it? just ballparking it by a mechanic

Answer 1

CV axles are not expensive for what you get if you go with a rebuilt one. Call around part stores and get a price on a cv axle then call repair shops and tell them you already bought one you just decided you did not want to attempt to put it in. This will get you the best price on the part with out the repair facility making money on the part and make the repair facility competitive. Any ASE certified facility should be able to do this.

A remanufactured part should cost you 90-130.00 if you have a everyday vehicle. And expect 1.5 hours of labor depending where you live and where you bring your vehicle that can be 50-120.00 a hour. Don't forget to call your local dealer they might be a bit more but they do have the best equipment.

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By doing the work yourself you can save a bundle. The cost of the replacement part depends on the vehicle. A call to a local parts shop will get you an idea on price. Do a little comparison shopping. It's not hard to do your self with a few tools. Remove the tire and then the caliper. Take the spindle nut off and you have to take the lower control arm and loosen it from the bottom of the assemble just on the out side. Not where it is connected to the frame. Use a pickle fork or put an old nut on the threads and loosen the ball joint so it comes out. This will loosen the assembly so that you can take the CV axle out. I usually when doing it myself replace the seal on the engine side of this axle. Once you have it out reassemble the same way you took it apart. It is not as hard as a person would think just takes time. But the savings and satisfaction is worth it.

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how much does it cost to repair a cv axle...?
I believe that i have a bad cv axle... it makes a loud clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel. Does anyone know how much it costs to fix it? just ballparking it by a mechanic

Answer 5

My shop charges $189.95, and this repair includes a 24 month, 24,000 mile guarantee. This is one of the best benefits of not buying a part yourself and having someone install it. You will also encounter much greater resistance to this type of repair when contacting a professional repair facility, and if ANYTHING is wrong with the repair or axle, you have no leverage with the facility and you may spend more money getting the right part, fixing another problem, correcting something else, etc. The new car dealerships DO NOT have "better" equipment, but I would expect a comment like that from a GM of one.

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I have been a auto tech for 31 years and presently work for Toyota as a master diagnostic tech On a toyota on almost cars it can cost from 375.00 to 600.00 Depending on weather you want a new or reconditioned axle. you need to consider several things. How long has the boot been blown out? Is there any sand in the joint? if the answers are not long and no sand you could probably just replace the boots. but if the car has allot of miles on it and makes a severe noise you should probably replace the complete shaft. I hope this helps you good luck. one last thought you need to find a reputable mechanic. because some are not very honest.

Answer 8

Well,the axle itself is going to be about $50. Buy it yourself and take it to a shop to have it changed. Trust me, the shop will get it for about $45, then charge you $90, and charge you for labor, about $75 an hour. I work at the largest auto parts store in America, and I know how it works. The shop won't honor the warrant on the part if you take it in yourself and it breaks a little while later, but most of the time the new part is reliable. If there is a problem due to the labor the shop will usually honor the warranty, but that is rare. Go to a reputable shop. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 9

The part is about $50.00.... your labor is free if you have the skills to change it.
Otherwise, a mechanic would charge $150 or higher depending on what kind of car you have and the amount of time needed to change it.
Remember that the price of the axle is your cost if you buy it. A mechanic will mark-up the price of the axle and will not usually install your parts.

Answer 10

i own a repair shop and i wont ever just replace a joint anymore,i always buy a new or rebuilt axle,its cheaper that way.for an average car anywhere from 125 -175 parts and labor ,should cover it,good luck,i hope this help,s.