I paid a local machine shop $50 to remove & replace mine. After some time later, I noticed the driver side could've been pressed about another 1/8" in. Too late now. I don't believe it should affect alignment too much considering how old these cars are. I wouldn't worry too much about yours. Paul.

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1984 300CD red/blk 290,000 partial resto
1980 240D 4 sp Brn/palomino gone
1997 Mazda Miata STO edition wife's baby
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC next resto
1986 Subaru GL wagon daily
1993 Isuzu pickup field beater
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 5sp wife's new car
1978 Honda XL350
1974 Honda XL70 my Calif. ride in HS