James NZ Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi guys, does anyone have access to the official labour time rate for replacing the top & bottom steering knuckle on one side or both sides. I need to replace them on my disco and am trying to figure out the best way forward. I have a complete set of new ball joints I purchased some time ago knowing that I would have to replace them at some stage and am trying to decide whether to either make/purchase some extra tools to do the job or just get the dealership to install them for me. The dealership seems to be taking a long time figuring out how much to charge me, maybe they don't really want to do it?? Thanks for any help on this. Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierrafery Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I dont have for discovery but you can make a general ideea comparing with Defender cos it can't be too big difference Defender Labor Operation Times.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, sierrafery said: I dont have for discovery but you can make a general ideea comparing with Defender cos it can't be too big difference Defender Labor Operation Times.pdf on a discovery 2 its completely different to a defender as the balljoints are pressed into the axle casing, @James NZthe tools aren't mega expensive off ebay if you fancy having a go yourself, they however can be really tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierrafery Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I meant "too big difference" in labour time what they charge not in the physical setup ... unfortunately i couldn't find such document for Discovery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 19 hours ago, sierrafery said: I meant "too big difference" in labour time what they charge not in the physical setup ... unfortunately i couldn't find such document for Discovery 2 you cant really use the defender as a guide it it bolts together & can be changed relatively quickly, in reality the discovery ball joints could take 3-4 hours to all day depending how tight they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I usually take a couple of hours per side if its not all rusted up. But I often have to stop to answer the phone or be ordering parts etc. I have the correct hydraulic puller kit to do the job,it helps a great deal rather than having a generic type puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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