I have a 1997 Chevy Lumina and don't know what to do.

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 150,000 MILES
I have heard a popping noise when turning left or right. I was told by a local repair shop that I would need a "shaft" for both sides at $800 each not including labor of course. A friend said it is the cv axle which should be less expensive and if I don't replace it then the car could stop being driveable. Please help.
Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 6:09 PM

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Tiny
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They are 89 per side and 3 hours to replace. Add an alignment for 79.

Find a new shop.

Roy
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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your answer. What exactly is a shaft and does it sound like that is what I need? The shop was telling me it is a combination of 2 parts.
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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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Yep, it is an axle shaft with an inner and out cv joint. You replace the entire shaft, very common.

Go to another shop. They are way out of line with pricing

Roy
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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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Thank You Roy.
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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Good luck

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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 AT 7:42 PM

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