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

On average, the cost for a Lexus GS430 Center (Drag) Link Replacement is $669 with $564 for parts and $105 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2003 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1252.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1549.62 - $2406.60
2006 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1232.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1529.65 - $2386.65
2002 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1232.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1529.65 - $2386.65
2004 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1232.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1529.61 - $2386.58
2001 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1232.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1529.67 - $2386.70
2007 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1232.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1529.65 - $2386.65
2005 Lexus GS430V8-4.3L	Service typeCenter (Drag) Link Replacement	Estimate$1252.93	Shop/Dealer Price$1545.21 - $2398.88

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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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Lexus GS430 V8-4.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Boca Raton, Florida

As an engineer by trade and a performance driving enthusiast, I can tell that Rod had a lot of hands-on experience with cars. Some things can be learned in school, while others need to be experienced first hand. Ron is the kind of guy who does not need to look at the service manual for every step of the job. He knows. Before writing a review, I let Rod work on my car for a couple of "easy" jobs. Now I feel quite confident that I could rely on his knowledge and experience for complex tasks that previously I would have only trusted to Toyota/Lexus certified mechanics.

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