Have a 1996 LC. Got it when it had 110K miles. Currently has 325K miles. Never abused or four wheeling. Just received a quote from a reputable LC shop. Have sticker shock and could use another expert opinion. Does this all need to be replaced to get a reliable front end?
Here are the details...
Front axle disassembled, cleaned and inspected. Both outer axle shafts (birfields) are extremely loose and have chipped cages that holds the ball bearings (reason for the clicking), both inner axle shafts have worn seal surfaces, both spindles have worn seal surfaces and the drivers spindle has a worn brass bushing that the outer axle shaft spins in, both hub flanges have worn splines and wheel bearings are pitted.
New OEM parts prices:
Outer axle shaft- $1050 each (x2)
Inner right axle shaft- $176
Inner left axle shaft- $340
Spindle- $370 each (x2)
Hub flange- $89 (x2)
Wheel bearing set- $350
Here are the details...
Front axle disassembled, cleaned and inspected. Both outer axle shafts (birfields) are extremely loose and have chipped cages that holds the ball bearings (reason for the clicking), both inner axle shafts have worn seal surfaces, both spindles have worn seal surfaces and the drivers spindle has a worn brass bushing that the outer axle shaft spins in, both hub flanges have worn splines and wheel bearings are pitted.
New OEM parts prices:
Outer axle shaft- $1050 each (x2)
Inner right axle shaft- $176
Inner left axle shaft- $340
Spindle- $370 each (x2)
Hub flange- $89 (x2)
Wheel bearing set- $350