Jaguar XJ8 Drag Link Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(115)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(115)

Drag Link Replacement Service

How much does a Drag Link Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Jaguar XJ8 Drag Link Replacement is $468 with $344 for parts and $123 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1998 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$837.95Shop/Dealer Price$1042.57 - $1583.29
2007 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$811.95Shop/Dealer Price$1016.62 - $1557.39
2006 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$811.95Shop/Dealer Price$1016.62 - $1557.38
2008 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$811.95Shop/Dealer Price$1016.55 - $1557.25
1999 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$811.95Shop/Dealer Price$1016.67 - $1557.47
2004 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$811.95Shop/Dealer Price$1016.62 - $1557.38
2009 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$818.45Shop/Dealer Price$1022.68 - $1563.11
2002 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeDrag Link ReplacementEstimate$818.45Shop/Dealer Price$1023.89 - $1565.23
Show example Jaguar XJ8 Drag Link Replacement prices

What is the Drag Link all about?

The motion of the steering wheel must be translated into something usable by the tire wheels. In manual steering systems (mostly older ones, although a handful of automakers still use this setup), that’s accomplished by using a pitman arm attached to a drag link, which itself attaches to a steering arm. In other designs, it connects between the pitman arm and the tie-rod assembly.

The actual design and motion of the drag link can vary a great deal depending on the automaker, but they serve to translate movement from the steering wheel into movement for the tire wheels. Drag links are either solid or adjustable. If the drag link is worn out, you may have abnormal tire wear or an unsteady feeling in your steering.

Keep in mind:

  • The drag link itself does not wear out usually; rather, it’s the junction points between the drag link and the pitman arm or tie-rods that do.
  • Adjustable drag links can wear out over time, and will need adjustments as the vehicle ages.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The defective drag link is removed from the vehicle steering
  • The new drag link is installed and torqued to specifications
  • The steering is turned left and right to make sure the steering operates normally
  • The vehicle is removed from jack stands and road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

Your steering and suspension system is incredibly complex, and while there is no specified lifespan for a drag link, these components can be damaged in accidents or through impact by debris. If you suspect you have a worn, bent drag link, or have similar symptoms, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose your drag link.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Drag Link?

  • Abnormal tire wear
  • Abnormal play in the steering wheel
  • Experiencing steering “wobble”

How important is this service?

Drag links are critical steering components. While damage or excessive wear won’t prevent your car from functioning completely, it can cause unsafe conditions, and the links eventually need to be replaced. Have it diagnosed by one of our expert mechanics who can give you a recommendation on the severity of your specific instance.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Jaguar mechanics

Real customer reviews from Jaguar owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(115)

Rating Summary
106
7
0
0
2
106
7
0
0
2

Lavell

28 years of experience
244 reviews
Lavell
28 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.0L - Oil Change - San Francisco, California
Professional

Dave

23 years of experience
303 reviews
Dave
23 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.0L - wiper relay - San Jose, California

James

30 years of experience
883 reviews
James
30 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.2L - AC is not working - Orlando, Florida
Excellent, very nice honest professional mechanic.

Cyrus

35 years of experience
110 reviews
Cyrus
35 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.2L - Car is not starting - Atlanta, Georgia
Cyrus was early for the appointment which was refreshing ESPECIALLY since I had been stood up and then cancelled upon at the last minute by another mechanic the day before. Very knowledgeable and personable.

Excellent Rating

(115)

Rating Summary
106
7
0
0
2
106
7
0
0
2
Number of Jaguar XJ8 services completed
1265+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Jaguar MECHANICS
400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What Is Brake Dust?
It's It's time to wash the car, but when you get to the wheels they are covered by a hard to remove gray dust. Even after you clean it off, it comes back quickly. Welcome to the world of brake...
How to Buy a Good Quality Exhaust Manifold
The The exhaust manifold bolts to the cylinder head of the engine and pulls exhaust gases from the individual ports; combining them into one outlet to flow back into the remainder of the exhaust system. Exhaust fumes are sneaky, and...
10 Best Automotive Scanners
Automotive scanners are a great tool to get quick diagnostics on a car. The Donop Professional U480 can help you troubleshoot issues on the road.

Loud squeaky noise and bad wobbles

A squeaking noise from brake pads, right after installation, is sometimes due to a high metallic content in a low cost aftermarket pad. The safest thing always is to use OEM specified brake pads, on OEM rotors, because the vehicle...

Oil light stay on 2005 Toyota Corolla

Congratulations - way to take the initiative! It might be worthwhile to put a real oil pressure gauge in there to see what real operating oil pressure is. The "oil pressure light" trips on only about 5 psi of pressure...

Everytime I turn my steering wheel it makes a loud popping sound near my tires.

It is possible that loose suspension components such as tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement) or ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) could cause this issue. I would recommend having a suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) performed to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com