Q: Is replacing a steering gearbox hard work..my mechanic charging me 160 in labor

asked by on August 29, 2017

My gearbox broke steering wheel will turn but tires wouldn't turn left or right..so got my gearbox replaced but I wanted to know is replacing it hard work the mechanic charging me 160 in just labor

My car has 204333 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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