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Center (Drag) Link Replacement Service

How much does a Center (Drag) Link Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Jaguar XJ12 Center (Drag) Link Replacement is $659 with $564 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1973 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1242.93Shop/Dealer Price$1549.92 - $2414.63
1974 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1222.93Shop/Dealer Price$1529.96 - $2394.70
1981 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1222.93Shop/Dealer Price$1529.96 - $2394.70
1976 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1222.93Shop/Dealer Price$1529.90 - $2394.60
1996 Jaguar XJ12V12-6.0LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1222.93Shop/Dealer Price$1530.00 - $2394.77
1989 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1222.93Shop/Dealer Price$1529.96 - $2394.70
1984 Jaguar XJ12V12-5.3LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1227.93Shop/Dealer Price$1534.62 - $2399.10
1995 Jaguar XJ12V12-6.0LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1227.93Shop/Dealer Price$1535.55 - $2400.73
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What is the Center (Drag) Link all about?

The center link, also known as a drag link, converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel of a vehicle into the corresponding direction of the wheels when turning. You can find the drag link connected to the pitman arm, which attaches to the steering column. The other end of the drag link connects to the steering arm and eventually to the tie rods, which play a major part in pivoting the wheels that steer the vehicle.

In some vehicles, the drag link connects directly to the tie rod assembly via a ball joint instead of to a steering arm. Drag links come in either a solid single-piece or as an adjustable design.

Keep in mind:

  • In addition to the drag link, our expert mechanic will also check the ball joints connecting the drag link to the pitman arm and the steering arm or tie rod assembly for wear or cracking.
  • Many drag links feature replaceable ends so you do not have to replace the whole part.
  • One of our expert mechanics will also inspect the shocks and struts when checking the drag link to make sure these parts remain in good shape.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle front wheels are turned straight and the vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands
  • The defective center drag link is removed
  • The new center drag link is installed
  • The vehicle is removed from jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested and checked for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

By following your vehicle's regular maintenance schedule, you should have the linkage beneath the vehicle, including the drag link, inspected whenever you have the vehicle lubed. Most often, though, today's ball joints, tie rods, and other parts are sealed and require little to no maintenance. In this case, have one of our expert mechanics inspect the drag link when performing a tire rotation or change, a vehicle alignment, or whenever your vehicle displays symptoms that might indicate a problem is developing with the drag link or any of its related components.

When inspecting the drag link, the mechanic will look for any excessive play, a strong indicator that the part needs replacing.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Center (Drag) Link?

  • Vibration while driving
  • Wobbling while driving

How important is this service?

The drag link is an important component in the operation of your vehicle. A faulty drag link can cause your vehicle to vibrate or wobble while driving, affecting the handling, stability, and alignment of the vehicle, making it more difficult to drive. If the faulty drag link is not replaced, the vehicle will eventually become inoperable.

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Jaguar XJ12 V12-6.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Charlotte, North Carolina
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Kerry
31 years of experience
Jaguar XJ12 V12-6.0L - Car is not starting - Snellville, Georgia
He was on time and very knowledgeable of my car. Very friendly. Would use him again. Thanks so much, car is running fine.

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21 years of experience
Jaguar XJ12 V12-6.0L - Car is not starting - Orlando, Florida
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Michael
15 years of experience
Jaguar S-Type V8-4.0L - Window Regulator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Baytown, Texas
When Micheal arrived to do the initial evaluation of what was needed to repairmy wife's car window he had taken the time to look up the possible problems with the window of my wife's Jaguar on line.With this home work before hand I feel that the initial $70.00 charged for the diagnose was a little extreme ,he did not have to really do anything much but check which was the most common cause for the electric window malfunction and suggest it. That would have skipped the $70.00 diagnostic cost.I had given the description on line so the trip to diagnose may have not been really necessary.So,in my mind that part of the process turn into an precievd over charge. The total cost became about the same as if I had dropped the car to a local Mechanic shop when adding the diagnostic charge of $70.00 additional cost to the final bill. I concede convenience does trump driving the car to an auto mechanic ( particularly when the window would not roll up )but the proposed price saving indicated on my estimate was ultimately not there. Michael did stay in touch every step of the process,so I can give him an A grade there. The window works fine so the work he preformed gives him an A grade also. He did if fact ultimately do an over all assessment of the vehicle and has suggested that the cylinders on 4 and 8 are miss firing.You can feel the miss fire and see the rpm gauge go suddenly down while the car runs.Micheal has suggested that it may be possibly be the spark plugs, boots on the spark plug wires or even spark plug coils. The first suggested attempt to fix the miss fire would be the least expensive (which is smart and shows his practicality) this would be the replacing the spark plugs, the spark plug wires can be inspected at that time too. I will set up an appointment for this suggested process of procedure in elimination to locate the problem.I will review the jobs success afterwards.

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