Dorman 698-375 front left steering knuckle assembly for the 1999-2007 Volkswagen Golf and other vehicles holds the wheel bearing and hub in one pre-assembled unit. This Dorman steering knuckle comes loaded, so a worn wheel bearing no longer calls for a hydraulic press or several separate parts.
- Dorman OE FIX loaded knuckle for a worn wheel bearing repair
- Knuckle, backing plate, hub, bearing and axle nut come as one assembly
- Steel knuckle with mounting hardware included
- Designed in the United States
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 698-375 steering knuckle assembly
- Fits: 1999-2007 Volkswagen Golf and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A humming noise from the wheel, looseness at the wheel or vibration can mean a worn wheel bearing. A worn tire, a CV axle or a brake caliper can be behind those signs too, so find the cause before buying this knuckle.
Fits
The same front left steering knuckle assembly also fits the 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta and the 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 on this side
Build and materials
- Type: Loaded knuckle, pre-pressed
- Material: Steel
- Hub: Included
- Mounting hardware: Included
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One front left steering knuckle assembly with backing plate, hub, bearing, axle nut and mounting hardware. This listing is one knuckle; this side takes one, and the front right is ordered separately. The axle and instruction manual are not included.
Installation notes
- Pre-pressed assembly, ready to install out of the box.
- Saves hours by avoiding work on individual corroded components.
Interchange: WE60732 · 9720100 · LK007 · WKH3455 · SK698375 · 510003 · 1J0498465 · 1J0615312A · WLK007
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
WE60732, 9720100, LK007, WKH3455, SK698375, 510003, 1J0498465, 1J0615312A, WLK007
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this front left knuckle the right 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta steering knuckle?
Yes. Dorman 698-375 fits the 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta on the front left side. For other cars, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
Does the Dorman 698-375 knuckle come with the hub and bearing?
Yes. Dorman 698-375 includes the hub, bearing, backing plate, axle nut and mounting hardware, already pre-pressed. The axle is not included.
Do I need a hydraulic press to install this loaded knuckle?
No. The bearing comes pre-pressed into the assembly, so a hydraulic press is not needed for the complete bearing repair.
What can a worn front left wheel bearing sound like?
A humming or growling noise from the wheel, looseness at the wheel or vibration can mean a worn bearing. A shop can confirm the cause.
Does Dorman 698-375 cross-reference to number 1J0498465?
Yes. 1J0498465 is among the numbers Dorman 698-375 replaces, and it appears on the Interchange line with the others.
