areznik wrote:The estimated labor at $285 + $65 for alignment, and remanufactured rack and pinion assembly at $550. So its about $900.
Is it reasonable?
My Mavic rebuilt rack cost about $385 1.5 years and 15k miles ago. Works fine.
Labor should be about 2-2.5 hours. You will need new rack bushings. I like the SPL poly ones. Use M1 or other synthetic ATF.
Personally, I would avoid all Goodyear and Firestone franchisee stores and go to a good ASE who would perform the work himself. Check the Tire rack recommended alignment shops in your area, visit the best 3 by customer ratings then choose one based on interviews. Hunter alignment and balancing machines should be evident.