Dorman - OE Solutions Steering Knuckle Kit,Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly P/N:686-262
Skip the hydraulic press on your next wheel bearing job with the Dorman OE FIX Loaded Steering Knuckle Kit, part number 686-244. This front right assembly combines the steering knuckle with a wheel bearing and hub assembly already pressed in. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix.
Fixing a worn wheel bearing has traditionally meant a difficult hydraulic-press procedure or buying several separate components. Dorman's loaded knuckle arrives with all critical components already assembled and is designed for a fast, simple, safe install. For shops, a vehicle is less likely to get stuck in the service bay. For owners, a formerly complex job that needed special equipment becomes much easier.
The steering knuckle links the wheel end to the suspension and steering, and the bearing and hub let the wheel turn smoothly. A humming or growling noise that changes with road speed, play in the wheel, or uneven tire wear are signs a wheel bearing may need replacing. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment details.
Interchange: 9691000 · 4321112430 · 435020E030 · 4350228100 · 43502AA021 · 4778148020 · 9008036193 · WLK064
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What vehicle does the Dorman 686-244 loaded knuckle fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the front right position on the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
What is a loaded steering knuckle?
It is a steering knuckle with the wheel bearing and hub assembly already pressed in. The complete assembly is ready to install right out of the box.
Do I need a hydraulic press to install it?
No. The bearing and hub come pre-pressed into the knuckle, so you can do a complete bearing repair without a hydraulic press.
Which side of the vehicle is this knuckle for?
This is the front right loaded knuckle, made for that position on the listed applications.
What are signs a wheel bearing may need replacing?
Common signs include a humming or growling noise that changes with road speed, play in the wheel, or uneven tire wear. Diagnose the cause before you replace parts.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.