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Center (Drag) Link Replacement Service

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

On average, the cost for a Suzuki Grand Vitara Center (Drag) Link Replacement is $405 with $272 for parts and $133 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.7LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$705.25Shop/Dealer Price$855.31 - $1274.01
2011 Suzuki Grand VitaraL4-2.4LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.34 - $1246.05
2004 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.5LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.34 - $1246.05
2009 Suzuki Grand VitaraL4-2.4LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.30 - $1245.99
2008 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.7LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.36 - $1246.09
2001 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.7LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.34 - $1246.05
1999 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.5LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$684.25Shop/Dealer Price$834.15 - $1252.72
2007 Suzuki Grand VitaraV6-2.7LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$684.25Shop/Dealer Price$834.67 - $1253.63
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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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Melvin

14 years of experience
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Melvin
14 years of experience
Suzuki Grand Vitara V6-2.7L - Brake safety inspection - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overall a good experience, turns out our brakes were not bad...I sure do wish the squeeking would stop though. It is a great mystery. Melvin was courteous, didn't try to upsell or sell me on something we didn't need. Will use him again.

Marcus

19 years of experience
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Marcus
19 years of experience
Suzuki Grand Vitara V6-2.5L - Battery - Yorba Linda, California
Marcus was fantastic. Such a gentleman and very nice. Very happy.

Melvin

14 years of experience
158 reviews
Melvin
14 years of experience
Suzuki Grand Vitara V6-2.7L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Great service. Very pleased with his work and attention to detail.

Edgar

25 years of experience
41 reviews
Edgar
25 years of experience
Suzuki Grand Vitara L4-2.4L - Oil Change - San Francisco, California
Only comment is that the odometer reading sent in a follow up email along with "maintenance recommendations" was wrong. It is way off along with the estimated miles per day. I bike the estimated miles per day, not drive!-P So presumably the suggested maintenance is also wrong. Strangely it then has a link to enter your odometer reading, so not sure if that was totally random message. It made me go back and look at the service report which actually has the correct odometer reading so I guess that maintenance recommendation email seems to be totally random/phishing. But speaking of odometer reading on oil change, although I understand this is an online based service, no sticker/info about the next recommended oil change odometer reading (most oil change places do that).

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