[pihmpdaddi]

Those arms look to be in pretty good shape from a rust perspective. I cannot tell if they are bent in any way from the pics. The bushings don’t look too bad considering it’s a 2004, but they certainly aren’t great. What do any of you other guys say?

I would definitely get a second opinion, and can see no reason why you would have to replace the knuckle assembly if it looks like these arms. But you might need to replace a worn ball joint (which “the book” says requires replacing the whole knuckle). While it’s a pain in the a$$, you can replace just the ball joint.

You should probably also check the bearing wear on each wheel. Those can also be replaced but have to pressed out which isn’t easy.

Also, how many miles?

 

[pihmpdaddi]

The bearing assembly is not pressed ito the knuckle;

I thought the bearings were a light press fit when new so there is no play, and of course they stick like a m-f’er once they have a few winters on them. No? New ones just drop right in?