How long would it for a mechanic to replace lower ball joints on a 98 taurus?

Question

i cant pass inspection without it and i have 7 days

Answer 1

Vehicle Level  Steering and Suspension  Suspension  Control Arm  Parts Information  





Parts Information



Part OEM Part Price

Control Arm

   Front Suspension

      Lower Control Arm

         Right

            3 - To 5/13/98 F8DZ3078AA $119.98 Notes  

                    



            3 - From 5/13/98 to 3/10/03 F8DZ3078AB $119.98 Notes  

         Left

            3 - To 5/13/98 F8DZ3079AA $118.98 Notes  

                    



            3 - From 5/13/98 to 3/10/03 F8DZ3079AB $119.98 Notes  

   Rear Suspension

      Wagon

         Upper Control Arm

            2 - Right F6DZ5500CB $150.00 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  



            2 - Left F6DZ5500DB $110.00 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  



         Lower Control Arm

            3 - Right 1F1Z5A649AA $210.00 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  



            3 - Left 1F1Z5A649LW $200.00 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  



      Sedan

         Control Arm

            2 - Front F6DZ5500AF $59.98 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  



            2 - Rear F6DZ5500BG $80.00 Notes  

                    Includes Bushings.  





  

Labor Skill

Level Mfg.

Warranty Standard

Control Arm

   Replace

      Front Suspension

         Lower Control Arm

            One Side B 0.6 1.0 Notes  

                    Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.  



            Both Sides B 1.1 1.8 Notes  

                    Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.  



      Rear Suspension

         Sedan

            Lower Control Arm

               One Side B 0.5 0.8 Notes  

               Both Sides B 0.8 1.4 Notes  

         Wagon

            Lower Control Arm

               One Side B 0.7 1.4 Notes  

               Both Sides B 1.1 2.6 Notes  

Answer 2

figure on a 3 to 4 hour job as they need to align the vehicle after they are put in.

Answer 3

if they are riveted about an hour and a half each side if bolted both sides in about an hour