A parts question; A junkyard question Options

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Have never done it before, but I plan on visiting local auto junkyards very soon to try to find a steering knuckle to replace the one I have that has bent ears. I'm looking for two things: advice on using auto junkyards from you experts, such as how to know the part was not involved in a collision if it has already been removed (and yeah, I'm a little scared of the dog), and I need to know what vehicles used the same knuckle as my manual 94 Celica ST Coup (1.8L) w/o ABS. I know it's the same for all 94-99 Celicas, but are there any others that used the same part?

The Toyota part number is 43211-29015.

Would very much appreciate getting advice.

TIA

[njccmd2002]

Ok to get in the yard you pay a buck. No torches allowed, bring all the tools you need. No one under 16 and no sandals.

The yards have warranty, they will mark the part, and you can re turn it.

Easiest way to see a good part, is to see where the car was hit. If it was wrecked on the front, high likelyhoood if the rear less likely.

Also check while part is on. Check the calipers and rotors, if they see good, then ears must be fine. See the control arm from the steering link, if not bent, then ok.

For the bearing, well u have to change anyhow...