Labor cost for Axle replacement?

Ken1997tl · 01-11-06, 07:37 PM

Removing both front axles. Got a quote from raxle.com (thanks for the site guys!)

Any estimates on how many hours/cash it'll cost?

DrOlds · 01-11-06, 08:18 PM

Took me about an hour each side the first time I did it. Would have to believe I am a bib slower than your typical flat rate. This is really not that hard, have you considered doing it yourself?

antik · 01-11-06, 08:21 PM

If I remember correctly it cost me $90/axle.

Ken1997tl · 01-11-06, 08:22 PM

I unfortunately dont have the facilities nor tools to do so.

DrOlds · 01-11-06, 08:41 PM

Time, tools and and warm place to work are definitely a luxury. I was wondering why you are replacing axles? Did you rip a boot, or are the TL's prone to the dreaded vibration that shop monkeys try to write off to unbalanced tires?

Ken1997tl · 01-11-06, 08:42 PM

Ripped a boot. There is a vibration at 55 mph as well. Its definitely not the tires.

I'm at 138,000 miles and its time to replace them anyway.

kamlung · 01-11-06, 09:18 PM

i should do mine soon.. no ripped boot, but vibration and closing on 100k miles soon..

Cat Daddy · 01-12-06, 12:37 AM

Just replaced my axles last week. I decided to go with genuine acura axles to reduce the likelihood of having the undesirable vibrations that I have heard about when using aftermarket parts. My total cost, parts and labor was $480. This included a 3 year warranty on both the parts and labor. It was a bit pricey but I have a very smooth ride and I am satisfied.

Ken1997tl · 01-17-06, 04:35 AM

Sounds good Cat Daddy, I'm going to get some work done this week and let you guys know how it turns out.

LPB · 01-17-06, 08:28 AM

The book time is about 1.5 hrs per side. With no complications, should take about 1 hr per side. Need to add about $12 for each new axle nut.

DrOlds · 01-17-06, 09:28 PM

I found a small tear in one of my boots, so that was a perfect opportunity to replace both sides last weekend. I went with new ones from Napa. Cost was 109 each, and came with a lifetime warranty. Definitely helped out the vibration.

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Ken1997tl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 530 Car 1: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 Premium Car 2: 2002 Acura 3.5 RL Car 3: 1991 Honda Prelude iTrader: (0)	Labor cost for Axle replacement? Removing both front axles. Got a quote from raxle.com (thanks for the site guys!) Any estimates on how many hours/cash it'll cost?

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kamlung Acura Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Belleville, NJ Posts: 227 Car 1: 1998 Acura 3.2 TL Car 2: 2007 Acura TL Car 3: 1992 Legend L Coupe iTrader: (1)	i should do mine soon.. no ripped boot, but vibration and closing on 100k miles soon.. __________________ 2007 Acura TL - 3500 miles [just CAI] 1998 Acura 3.2TL - 125k miles [moneypit] 1994 Acura Vigor GS - 180k miles [SOLD ] 1992 Acura Legend L Coupe - 115k miles [Stock]

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01-11-06, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrOlds Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Prior Lake MN Posts: 195 Car 1: 94 Legend L iTrader: (1)	Took me about an hour each side the first time I did it. Would have to believe I am a bib slower than your typical flat rate. This is really not that hard, have you considered doing it yourself?

01-11-06, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ken1997tl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 530 Car 1: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 Premium Car 2: 2002 Acura 3.5 RL Car 3: 1991 Honda Prelude iTrader: (0)	I unfortunately dont have the facilities nor tools to do so.

01-11-06, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrOlds Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Prior Lake MN Posts: 195 Car 1: 94 Legend L iTrader: (1)	Time, tools and and warm place to work are definitely a luxury. I was wondering why you are replacing axles? Did you rip a boot, or are the TL's prone to the dreaded vibration that shop monkeys try to write off to unbalanced tires?

01-11-06, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ken1997tl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 530 Car 1: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 Premium Car 2: 2002 Acura 3.5 RL Car 3: 1991 Honda Prelude iTrader: (0)	Ripped a boot. There is a vibration at 55 mph as well. Its definitely not the tires. I'm at 138,000 miles and its time to replace them anyway.

01-12-06, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cat Daddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8 Car 1: 1995 Legend GS iTrader: (0)	Just replaced my axles last week. I decided to go with genuine acura axles to reduce the likelihood of having the undesirable vibrations that I have heard about when using aftermarket parts. My total cost, parts and labor was $480. This included a 3 year warranty on both the parts and labor. It was a bit pricey but I have a very smooth ride and I am satisfied.

01-17-06, 04:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ken1997tl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 530 Car 1: 1997 Acura TL 3.2 Premium Car 2: 2002 Acura 3.5 RL Car 3: 1991 Honda Prelude iTrader: (0)	Sounds good Cat Daddy, I'm going to get some work done this week and let you guys know how it turns out.

01-17-06, 09:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrOlds Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Prior Lake MN Posts: 195 Car 1: 94 Legend L iTrader: (1)	I found a small tear in one of my boots, so that was a perfect opportunity to replace both sides last weekend. I went with new ones from Napa. Cost was 109 each, and came with a lifetime warranty. Definitely helped out the vibration.

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