Steering knuckle corrosion- ok to reinstall or need new? (1 Viewer)

[shakeandpop]

I am in the middle of big steering knuckle / wheel bearing refresh. This is first time I’ve pulled the hub and examined the knuckle for myself. Am installing new oem CV’s, along with new bearings and hardware. Overkill but hey that’s how I do.

After removing and cleaning up knuckle I’ve realized there’s a bit of corrosion and potentially a sealing issue and I’d like some advice as to how to proceed.

At some point water must have ingresses into this area as you can see the corrosion present. I wire wheeled the face of the knuckle to expose the shiny surface - previous to my cleanup it was definitely a bit rusty. It does seem like there’s some pitting so I’m not sure how well it will seal once I get the oil seal and gasket on there?

Then you can see the where the metal has been nicked. Will this cause problems with sealing also? Will the corrosion on the “tube” portion (inside and out) pose a problem for me down the road?

I can afford to purchase new knuckles but if it’s unnecessary I would just as soon not do that.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

If a new brass bushing and knuckle seal seat properly into the back of the knuckle, then I wouldn’t worry about that part of the knuckle. Just use copious amounts of grease. The apparent corrosion on the spindle looks inconsequential because neither bearing rides on that corroded portion of the spindle.

 

[atlgxguy]

Lots of lube and let it ride