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Had a bit of a suprise when I took my '96 GL wagon in for an oil change. The joint between the stabilizer bar and link on the passenger side fell completely apart!
What would it take to get this fixed? The guy at the dealer that did the oil change said it was $75.00 for the stabilizer link and $200.00 to install. (cdn. funds) Considering what I assumerd was the part that needs replaced, that labor bill seems seriously high, like by about $150.00. Which part is the ball joint between the stabilizer and link mounted on? The bar itself or the link? My Chilton manual does not have any info on removing the link, but it does list instructions for removing the bar, if its the link that needs replaced, how easy is it?
There seems to be plenty of room behind the tire to remove the old link and install a new one, even with the tire still on the car. (when up on the hoist anyway...) The ball joint pieces still line up, the link is now just -swaying in the breeze- but the ball joint will still go together, but just falls apart again right away... After this is fixed, is a trip to an allignment shop warranted? Goes to show how much I know about suspensions!
Any and all help appreciated!!
What would it take to get this fixed? The guy at the dealer that did the oil change said it was $75.00 for the stabilizer link and $200.00 to install. (cdn. funds) Considering what I assumerd was the part that needs replaced, that labor bill seems seriously high, like by about $150.00. Which part is the ball joint between the stabilizer and link mounted on? The bar itself or the link? My Chilton manual does not have any info on removing the link, but it does list instructions for removing the bar, if its the link that needs replaced, how easy is it?
There seems to be plenty of room behind the tire to remove the old link and install a new one, even with the tire still on the car. (when up on the hoist anyway...) The ball joint pieces still line up, the link is now just -swaying in the breeze- but the ball joint will still go together, but just falls apart again right away... After this is fixed, is a trip to an allignment shop warranted? Goes to show how much I know about suspensions!

Any and all help appreciated!!
