Scion xA Center (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

(96)

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

(96)

Center (Drag) Link Replacement Service

How much does a Center (Drag) Link Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Scion xA Center (Drag) Link Replacement is $405 with $272 for parts and $133 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$705.25Shop/Dealer Price$855.31 - $1274.01
2006 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.34 - $1246.05
2004 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeCenter (Drag) Link ReplacementEstimate$677.25Shop/Dealer Price$827.34 - $1246.05
Show example Scion xA Center (Drag) Link Replacement prices

What is the Center (Drag) Link all about?

The center link, also known as a drag link, converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel of a vehicle into the corresponding direction of the wheels when turning. You can find the drag link connected to the pitman arm, which attaches to the steering column. The other end of the drag link connects to the steering arm and eventually to the tie rods, which play a major part in pivoting the wheels that steer the vehicle.

In some vehicles, the drag link connects directly to the tie rod assembly via a ball joint instead of to a steering arm. Drag links come in either a solid single-piece or as an adjustable design.

Keep in mind:

  • In addition to the drag link, our expert mechanic will also check the ball joints connecting the drag link to the pitman arm and the steering arm or tie rod assembly for wear or cracking.
  • Many drag links feature replaceable ends so you do not have to replace the whole part.
  • One of our expert mechanics will also inspect the shocks and struts when checking the drag link to make sure these parts remain in good shape.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle front wheels are turned straight and the vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands
  • The defective center drag link is removed
  • The new center drag link is installed
  • The vehicle is removed from jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested and checked for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

By following your vehicle's regular maintenance schedule, you should have the linkage beneath the vehicle, including the drag link, inspected whenever you have the vehicle lubed. Most often, though, today's ball joints, tie rods, and other parts are sealed and require little to no maintenance. In this case, have one of our expert mechanics inspect the drag link when performing a tire rotation or change, a vehicle alignment, or whenever your vehicle displays symptoms that might indicate a problem is developing with the drag link or any of its related components.

When inspecting the drag link, the mechanic will look for any excessive play, a strong indicator that the part needs replacing.

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

  • Vibration while driving
  • Wobbling while driving

How important is this service?

The drag link is an important component in the operation of your vehicle. A faulty drag link can cause your vehicle to vibrate or wobble while driving, affecting the handling, stability, and alignment of the vehicle, making it more difficult to drive. If the faulty drag link is not replaced, the vehicle will eventually become inoperable.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Scion mechanics

Real customer reviews from Scion owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(96)

Rating Summary
90
3
3
0
0
90
3
3
0
0

John

36 years of experience
449 reviews
John
36 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Oil Change - Pacifica, California
He is friendly kind knowledgeable and timely

Chris

26 years of experience
126 reviews
Chris
26 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Automatic Transmission Fluid Service - Folsom, California
Always doing great work!

Brandon

25 years of experience
27 reviews
Brandon
25 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Coolant is leaking - Scottsdale, Arizona
Very helpful and honest on helping me with my issue. Checked out if there were any other issues on my vehicle. Very happy with my experience!

Edgar

8 years of experience
202 reviews
Edgar
8 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Battery - Austin, Texas
Really appreciate Edgar figuring out what was wrong with my car and picking up a replacement battery.

Excellent Rating

(96)

Rating Summary
90
3
3
0
0
90
3
3
0
0
Number of Scion xA services completed
1056+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Scion MECHANICS
500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Guide to Right-of-Way Laws in Kansas
Right-of-way Right-of-way laws in Kansas work to make traffic flow safely and smoothly and although they are entrenched in statute, they are really just common sense. If you are thinking about what you should do when dealing with other motorists,...
Child Seat Safety Laws in South Dakota
To To protect children in the event of a motor vehicle accident, every state has laws in place regarding the use of child seats. The laws vary a bit from state to state, but are always founded in common sense,...
P2092 OBD-II Trouble Code: A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Low Bank 2
What What the P2092 code means? P2092 is an OBD-II generic code for the engine control module (ECM) detecting the A camshaft position actuator control circuit is low on bank 2. What causes the P2092 code? The ECM monitors the...

Truck cranks but won't start

Hello. If this happened right after replacing the battery terminal, then you may have a security system issue or a problem with the crank position sensor. Most of the time when you have a loss of voltage, the security system...

My truck is smoking, shaking and leaking some type of oil. What's wrong now?

Check the engine oil level. If there's a sizable oil leak and if the smoke is due to oil leaking onto the manifold, the oil level could be low. If the level is low and you suspect a leak, just...

How much to change the driver side valve cover gasket on a 99 suburban 5.7 liter

Hi there. In order to provide you with an estimate to have your valve cover gasket, we'll need to receive a bit more information about your vehicle and location. Please click this link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/valve-cover-gasket-replacement) and then click the Get a...

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