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Scratched the steering knuckle where the huh goes in - keep or replace?
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Scratched the steering knuckle where the huh goes in - keep or replace?
Scratched the steering knuckle where the huh goes in - keep or replace?
2000 XJ 4L auto 4wd. I am trying to change my driver side axle u joint and the ball joints and I managed to get a couple of decent scratches around the area where the hub goes into the knuckle as I was trying to hammer the hub out with a flathead. How important is it that surface be smooth? Should I just get a new knuckle or is this one salvageable? Also, maybe a dumb question, but if I end up replacing the knuckle, do I need to get an alignment afterwards?
I would get it aligned if any suspension parts were changed, but I'm more concerned about using up a set of tires or losing traction and wrecking than I am about the alignment fee. (I drive pretty assertive so I like handling to be all the way right, normal people wouldn't experience any traction difference from alignment unless it was way out.)
Scratched the steering knuckle where the huh goes in - keep or replace?
