Saturn 1994 SL1

[Greg M]

I am of average do it yourselfer qualification. Would it be a good idea to undertake front ball joint replacement myself ? Is this considered a repair that can be done 'at home' ? at the age of the car and the mileage (220K) I do not want to pay the $600 I was quoted to do the job, if I can do it myself I will to keep the car running until I can better afford a new car.

 

[Greg M]

BTW I forgot tomention that both balll joints are bad,

"Greg M" wrote:

I am of average do it yourselfer qualification. Would it be a good idea to undertake front ball joint replacement myself ? Is this considered a repair that can be done 'at home' ? at the age of the car and the mileage (220K) I do not want to pay the $600 I was quoted to do the job, if I can do it myself I will to keep the car running until I can better afford a new car.

 

[Shawn (archive)]

I just had two front ball joints, one tie rod end, and a wheel alignment done for $415 all total , parts and labour included. Get another estimate done. I have a 95 saturn with 193,000 klms on it.

 

[Greg M]

Is that Canadian or american funds?
I am in Canada.Napa wants $165 per ball joint and control arm , sold together.

Thanks for your response and your input Shawn.

Greg M

I just had two front ball joints, one tie rod end, and a wheel alignment done for $415 all total , parts and labour included. Get another estimate done. I have a 95 saturn with 193,000 klms on it.