What should an axle shaft bearing and assembly cost and how much would the labor typically run?

2001 SUZUKI VITARA
91,000 MILES
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DEBOS57
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have an estimate from a local garage but I think I am being overcharged for the parts and labor
Nov 7, 2011 at 10:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The cost of repairs varies with location-Parts could be $200 plus and Labor-1.5
Nov 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Autozone lists the axle shaft for $60 with a $75 core, which you get back when they get the old axle back. The front wheel bearing on a 4WD Vitara lists at $50. I'd say about 3 hours for labor. Typical labor rate around here is $100 a n hour.
Nov 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM