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InMotion WLK001 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Rear Left
Rear Left Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly for Explorer and Mountaineer
InMotion WLK001 is a rear left wheel bearing and hub assembly for select 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models. It is built for direct replacement service where the original knuckle and bearing assembly needs to be swapped without separate bearing press work.
- Part number: WLK001
- Category: wheel bearing and hub assembly
- Position: rear left
- Compatible with 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, rear left
- Compatible with 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, rear left
Direct Replacement Design
This assembly arrives with the necessary components already pre-installed on the knuckle, reducing the need to disassemble and reinstall individual parts during service. For technicians and DIY buyers working on a Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer rear left hub repair, WLK001 simplifies the swap by replacing the original knuckle and wheel bearing assembly as a unit.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Rear wheel bearing noise from the left side
- Excessive hub play or looseness
- Damage to the original knuckle during bearing service
- Time-consuming removal of pressed-in bearing components
- Repeat labor from rebuilding the assembly piece by piece
Installation Notes
Installation is performed by removing the original knuckle assembly and bolting the replacement unit in place using common hand tools. Verify rear left fitment before ordering, and confirm the vehicle is a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer or 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Quality Assurance
InMotion supplies this assembly as a complete replacement unit for the listed applications, with the bearing and related components pre-installed on the knuckle for service efficiency and consistent fitment.
This part fits 8 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A | |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A | |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A | |
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A | |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A | |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Rear Left | Use to depletion, then use WLK001A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.