Skip the hydraulic press and finish your wheel-bearing repair faster with the Dorman - OE Solutions Front Right Loaded Knuckle, part number 686-438. Listed as both a Steering Knuckle Kit and a Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, it is a direct-fit replacement for the front right position on the 2020-2024 Ford Escape. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific fitment.
Fixing a worn wheel bearing has traditionally meant a difficult hydraulic-press job or buying several separate components. This Dorman OE FIX loaded knuckle arrives with the critical components already assembled, so the install is designed to be fast, simple and safe. For repair shops, that means less chance of a vehicle stuck in the service bay. For owners, a job that once needed special equipment becomes much easier.
- Pre-pressed assembly: the loaded knuckle kit comes with its necessary components in place and ready to install right out of the box.
- Saves hours: designed to spare you extended time wrestling with individual corroded components.
- Simpler solution: allows a complete bearing repair without a hydraulic press, making replacement faster and more predictable for professionals and DIYers alike.
- Quality engineering: designed in the United States and backed by a century of automotive aftermarket experience.
The wheel bearing and hub let the front wheel rotate smoothly while it is held in place at the knuckle. Signs this assembly may need replacing include a humming or growling noise that changes with vehicle speed and noticeable play in the wheel. If a worn bearing is the cause, this loaded knuckle replaces it along with the knuckle. Diagnose the cause before replacing, and follow the vehicle service information for torque specifications and whether fasteners may be reused.
