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VIP told me i need to replace rear struts, a cv axle and also do a front end alignment. They estimated this would take 3 hours, does the time frame sound correct? (I just really need to rely on given time frames and not be there all day is my concern) I have a 2001 Chevy Impala if that helps.

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Here's how it really works mechanics technicians dude I've been on short for 11 years and we tell people at Haven in this is all going to be done and and three hours you know you really hope it will get done like that but sometimes it may take another hour and a half because you never know what you may face going into the job but I wouldn't panic I just give them for hours and just go watch a movie or something or go help somebody something good

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SOURCE: replace the single light bulb on my 2001 Chevy Impala front

THE CORNER LAMP? next to headlight? there is a philips screw on top of light assembly will see it when you open hood remove screw and light will come out

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SOURCE: 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo, need body info.

the complete nose up to the front doors are bolted on.the only thing that gets a little tricky is the lower radiator support. just take youre time and it can be all disassembled and rebolted with out too much trouble.
good luck chris

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: Replacing my CV Axles

Hi, your axles on the metro are actually called half shafts, any larger name parts house can order them for you. Call them with the Make, Year, and Model and they will take care of you. you will need to tell them,drivers side or passengers side. Hope this helps!

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2009

SOURCE: Struts and Front End Alignment for 2003 Impala 58K miles

This can be a wide ranging price. Labor prices vary, and so do parts, and needed work to align. There is no way to adequately give you a quote without looking at the car, and talking to you about the level of quality of parts you desire. I would make sure you absolutely need struts, because with 58k miles is unlikely unless you have very bad roads you've driven on. The level of quality of struts varies enormously, and so does the price. At any rate make sure you don't pay for quality parts and get cheaper quality parts. (probably the first way a disreputable shop makes ill gotten money).

cy schousboe

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  • Posted on Jul 16, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 chevy s10 2wd- shop had replaced leaf springs

These are most likely part of the accident damage. While you are fixing this double check to make sure that the axle on the side that was hit isn't bent as well. Also check the axle tubes from the differential to make sure they aren't bent either. An accident that had enough force to break a spring and bend a driveshaft is strong enough to bend the other parts as well. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Check the axle and tubes carefully and be sure. Hope this helps.

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