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

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
150,000 MILES
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ELIZASIMON
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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.
Apr 29, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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they are 89 per side and 3 hours to replace. add an alignment for 79.

find a new shop.

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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ELIZASIMON
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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.
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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ELIZASIMON
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Thank You Roy.
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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good luck

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:42 PM