Fitment and Part Number Guide

Check OE numbers, vehicle details, fitting position and catalog notes before choosing replacement auto parts.

Bring the right information

Record your vehicle year, make, model, engine, transmission and drivetrain. Keep the VIN and production date available for a manufacturer catalog lookup. Write down the full part number on the existing component, including letters and suffixes; a casting number may identify only a housing rather than the complete service part.

Compare the complete application

  • Confirm front or rear axle and left or right side.
  • Compare dimensions, mounting points, electrical connections and included hardware where specified.
  • Check production-date breaks and equipment options.
  • Verify any replacement or superseded number in the manufacturer’s current catalog.
  • Read whether the listing supplies one item, a pair or a kit.

An OE cross-reference is a starting point. It is not a guarantee that every listed number fits every version of a vehicle. Do not infer compatibility from photographs alone.

Use vehicle information carefully

NHTSA’s VIN Decoder can identify information encoded in a VIN. It is a vehicle-information tool, not confirmation that a particular replacement part fits. Use the relevant manufacturer catalog or a qualified parts professional for the final application check.

Find the part, then verify

Search the parts catalog with the complete number. Browse braking, suspension or cooling-system parts to compare listed options. If details conflict or are missing, pause the order until the application has been verified.

Read more in our parts buying guides.