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If the ball joints on the LCAs are still in good shape without play, the worn bushings won’t cause immediate danger other than some clunking noise. But if the rubber seal on ball joints is cracked or broken with play, it definitely is time to replace the LCAs. I went to Brakes Plus to replace a LCA on passenger side with my own OEM LCA, the labor is $258 and the 4-wheel alignment is $87.Thanks all for your inputs.
In particular, appreciate yrwei52 and Snorting2.5 for their thoughts on LCA. Repair quote is from a local repair shop and LCA (right and left) is the most expensive item on the list. I will get a second quote from other shop and see if it is any better
Any thoughts on the drive belt-serpentine. Apparently, it is also due. Please see below
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Also adding both LCAs - do both look bad equally bad (rubber and ball joint)
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Yes your serpentine belt has cracks and should be replaced. There’s a water pump stretch belt inside of serpentine belt which should be replaced at the same time and save the labor charge. If you’re going to DIY on this task using the OEM water pump stretch belt is recommended as the aftermarket belt such as Gates is a bit shorter and it’s very difficult to put on. And don’t forget to replace the belt tensioner as the factory tensioner is prone to leak. Use only OEM or INA tensioner.
And don’t forget to replace the coolant with fresh FL-22 coolant, it’s due in 10 years, and 5 years thereafter.