Take the hydraulic press out of a worn-wheel-bearing repair with the Dorman - OE Solutions Front Left Loaded Knuckle, part number 698-495. It is listed as both a Loaded Knuckle and a Steering Knuckle Kit, Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, and it is a direct-fit replacement for the front left position on the 2003-2005 Honda Civic. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
A worn wheel bearing has traditionally meant a difficult press job or buying several separate components. This Dorman OE FIX loaded knuckle arrives with its critical components already assembled, so the install is designed to be fast, simple and safe. For repair shops, a car is less likely to tie up a service bay. For owners, a job that once needed special equipment becomes much easier.
- Pre-pressed assembly: the loaded knuckle kit comes with the necessary components ready to install right out of the box.
- Time saver: intended to spare you extended time wrestling with individual corroded components.
- Simpler solution: no hydraulic press is needed for a complete bearing repair, so replacement is faster and more predictable for professionals and DIYers alike.
- Quality engineering: designed in the United States and supported by a century of experience in the automotive aftermarket.
The steering knuckle connects to the suspension and steering components and carries the wheel bearing and hub, which support the front wheel and let it rotate. A humming or growling noise that changes with speed, or play at the wheel, are signs a wheel bearing may need replacing. Diagnose the cause first. If the front left bearing is at fault, this assembly replaces it along with the knuckle and hub.
Interchange: 44300S5A008 · 44600S5DA00 · 45255S01A00 · 51215S5AJ30 · WLK081
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
44300S5A008, 44600S5DA00, 45255S01A00, 51215S5AJ30, WLK081
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dorman 698-495 fit a 2003-2005 Honda Civic?
Yes. It is listed as a direct-fit front left loaded knuckle for the 2003-2005 Honda Civic. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine and application details before ordering.
What comes in this loaded knuckle kit?
The steering knuckle, wheel bearing and hub come pre-pressed and assembled, so the kit is ready to install right out of the box.
Which side of the vehicle is this for?
It is cataloged for the front left position on the listed applications.
Why choose a loaded knuckle instead of pressing in a new bearing?
Pressing a bearing into the original knuckle usually requires a hydraulic press and time spent on corroded parts. This pre-pressed assembly is designed to make the job faster and more predictable.
What are signs of a worn wheel bearing?
A humming or growling noise that changes with speed, or looseness at the wheel, can be signs of a worn wheel bearing. Diagnose the cause first. If the front left bearing is at fault, this assembly replaces it.
