Skip the hydraulic press on your 2006-2010 Ford Explorer wheel bearing repair with the Dorman OE Solutions Suspension Knuckle Kit / Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly 698-412, a rear right loaded knuckle that is a direct-fit replacement for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer. It is listed under both names, suspension knuckle kit and wheel bearing and hub assembly, because the critical components come already assembled in the knuckle.
Replacing a worn wheel bearing has usually meant a difficult job on a hydraulic press, or buying several separate components. This Dorman wheel bearing kit, an OE FIX loaded knuckle, comes with all critical components already assembled and is designed for a fast, simple install. For repair shops, it helps keep vehicles from getting stuck in the service bay. For vehicle owners, it is designed to make a job that once needed special equipment much easier.
- Pre-pressed assembly: The loaded knuckle kit includes every necessary component, ready to install right out of the box.
- Designed to save time: Intended to spare you the long job of wrestling individual corroded components apart.
- Simpler solution: A complete bearing repair needs no hydraulic press, which is designed to make replacement faster and more predictable for both professionals and DIYers.
- Quality engineering: Designed in the United States and backed by a century of experience in the automotive aftermarket.
Position: rear right. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete application details.
Interchange: WE60832 · 1L2Z1109AA · 6L2Z1109B · 6L2Z1215A · 6L2Z2C029AA · 6L2Z5B758AG · G2MZ1109C · 9111400 · LK036 · GRW259 · SK698412 · 516008 · WLK036
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
WE60832, 1L2Z1109AA, 6L2Z1109B, 6L2Z1215A, 6L2Z2C029AA, 6L2Z5B758AG, G2MZ1109C, 9111400, LK036, GRW259, SK698412, 516008, WLK036
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work as a rear wheel bearing replacement for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer?
Yes. It is a rear right loaded knuckle for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer. It also fits the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full details.
What is a loaded knuckle?
It is a suspension knuckle supplied with the wheel bearing and hub assembly already pressed in. It installs as one pre-assembled unit instead of several separate components.
Do I need a hydraulic press to install it?
No. The assembly comes pre-pressed, so no hydraulic press is needed to complete the bearing repair. That makes the job faster and more predictable for shops and DIYers.
What signs suggest a rear wheel bearing may need replacing?
Common signs include a humming, growling or grinding noise that changes with vehicle speed, or noticeable play in the wheel. Diagnose the cause first, because other components can produce similar symptoms.
Which side does this knuckle kit fit?
It is cataloged for the rear right position and is sold individually. Make sure it matches the side you are repairing before installing it.
