| Labor Action |
Item |
Labor Cost |
Ball joints:
Movable joints in the steering linkage and suspension system of a vehicle that permit rotating movement in any direction between the parts that are joined.
| Inspect
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Brake pedal spring
|
$ |
0.94
|
Brake pedal spring:
A spring attached to the pedal assembly that provides some resistance during pedal depression and also assists in returning the pedal to an upright position.
CV joints:
Constant velocity joints, which are located on either end of the drive axles and transmit engine power while enabling full steering and suspension movement. Black accordion boots cover and protect these joints and hold lubricant.
| Inspect
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Chassis
|
$ |
2.35
|
Chassis:
The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Differential fluid:
The liquid used for lubricating gears inside the differential.
| Inspect splines
|
Drive shaft
|
$ |
4.70
|
Drive shaft:
A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Engine oil:
A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
| Replace
|
Oil filter
|
$ |
4.70
|
Oil filter:
A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Parking brake cable guides:
Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
| Inspect
|
Steering linkage
|
$ |
4.70
|
Steering linkage:
The arrangement of rods and lubricated joints connecting the steering gearbox to the wheel spindles.
Suspension, front:
The assemblage of joints, links and other components between a vehicle and its wheels. The suspension in concert with the wheels and tires is largely responsible for a given vehicle's ride and handling characteristics.
| Inspect
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U-joints
|
$ |
2.35
|
U-joints:
Universal joints, which are flexible joints used on drive shafts that are composed of two U-shaped yokes that share a common cross-shaped member.
Wheels & tires:
A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.