01-21-2018, 07:17 AM
Only because you are asking-- I hate to be that guy but I would replace them.
The service manual says to replace them for a reason. Now, I know it can be argued that they are trying to fleece you for money, and in the circumstance of any other parts I would agree with that argument but this is a safety item. I just did this very same work and replaced every fastener, seal and bearing and I recommend that you do the same. You'll feel better about the end result and there will be little doubt that you'll have anything fail due to an over-stretched fastener or fatigue.
The service manual says to replace them for a reason. Now, I know it can be argued that they are trying to fleece you for money, and in the circumstance of any other parts I would agree with that argument but this is a safety item. I just did this very same work and replaced every fastener, seal and bearing and I recommend that you do the same. You'll feel better about the end result and there will be little doubt that you'll have anything fail due to an over-stretched fastener or fatigue.