Jaguar XJR575 Center (Drag) Link Replacement at your home or office.

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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 XJR575 Center (Drag) Link Replacement is $659 with $564 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2018 Jaguar XJR575V8-5.0L TurboService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$1242.93Shop/Dealer Price$1534.92 - $2388.37
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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 S-Type V6-3.0L - Spark Plugs - Stockbridge, Georgia
Although, he was nice and gave us a discount. The car has been having issues since he worked on it! We've had this car for years with no issues and it has been problem after problem ever since he worked on the car, now it's to the point where it's going to cost a lot to get it repaired. I can't even drive it at this point, which is very frustrating! Issues that occurred since he worked on it: 1. There was an oil leak, which never happened. 2. When I turn the heat on, it gave off a smell; unless I turned on the "Circulated Cabin Air", which also never happened. 3. Now, which is major! It's making a thumping noise under the hood, engine light is on, and thick smoke is coming from the exhaust. I'm not trying to point fingers but something isn't right about this situation, the car has been doing fine since we've had it over the years and since I had someone else work on the car (Your Mechanic) it's been having issues.

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Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.2L - Spark Plugs - San Pedro, California
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Jaguar S-Type V8-4.2L - Coolant Recovery Reservoir - Laguna Niguel, California
As always, Chris was on time and completed the repair quickly and accurately. I have been using Chris for several years and have referred him to friends and family who are equally impressed with his knowledge and service.

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