Strut and Knuckle Scribing

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Fig 1: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (1 Of 3)

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Scribe the knuckle along the lower outboard strut radius shown by the dotted line (1). Use a sharp tool.
Scribe the strut flange on the inboard side along the curve of the knuckle shown by the dotted line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (2 Of 3)
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Make a scribe, mark across the strut/knuckle interface (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (3 Of 3)
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Match the marks to the components during reassembly.