I would suggest only re-torque wheel bearings, and change tie rod ends and with torture of, feel how freely the knuckles rotate BEFORE you drive into a full rebuild of the knuckles.
Do this, and drive it before rebuilding knuckles.
If you're axle housing is bent, you'll have rebuilt the knuckles and hubs for nothing.
Someone familiar with these cars should be able to re-torque the front wheel bearings in about 30-45 minutes per side. For a novice, allow a couple of hours per side.
They are commonly torqued with not enough preload, and will be loose. Any play at all is a problem.
knuckle should rotate freely and smoothly through full range of movement, not like this one
Do this, and drive it before rebuilding knuckles.
If you're axle housing is bent, you'll have rebuilt the knuckles and hubs for nothing.
Someone familiar with these cars should be able to re-torque the front wheel bearings in about 30-45 minutes per side. For a novice, allow a couple of hours per side.
They are commonly torqued with not enough preload, and will be loose. Any play at all is a problem.
knuckle should rotate freely and smoothly through full range of movement, not like this one