CARDONE New 66-2265 rear left CV axle for the 2007-2012 Ford Fusion and other vehicles sends drive torque to the wheel. This CV axle assembly is designed around the reasons original axles typically fail, and it includes the CV joints.
- Neoprene boots with extra bellows where needed to resist bellow stress and cracking, the leading cause of boot failure
- Each shaft is individually verified for straightness, and measurements are validated after assembly
- Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Grease withstands high-temperature and high-torque demands
- Precision-rolled splines for the mating hub and transmission, and precision-rolled threads for the axle nut
- Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for the correct surface finish
Quick facts
- Part: CARDONE New 66-2265 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 2007-2012 Ford Fusion and other vehicles
- Position: Rear left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boots
- Condition: New
Clicking when you turn sharply, a thump or vibration when you accelerate, or grease thrown from a torn boot can mean an axle joint is worn. A noise alone can also trace back to other driveline parts, so first look the boots over with the engine off for splits or flung grease where you can see them, and have a shop confirm the cause.
Fits
This axle is a direct-fit replacement for the 2007-2012 Ford Fusion, the 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ and the 2007-2011 Mercury Milan, and the rear left takes one. This listing is one side only; the rear right is a separate part, and that side is normally replaced at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 23 mm (0.906 in)
- Compressed length: 778 mm (30.629 in)
- Inboard joint: splined, 25 splines
- Outboard joint: splined, 28 splines
- Axle nut: hex, M22x1.5 thread, 32 mm socket size, 20 mm long
Build and materials
- Shaft material: steel
- Boot material: neoprene, 3 ribs
- CV joints: included
- ABS tone ring: included, toothed, 44 teeth
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete axle, a new axle retaining nut and an instruction sheet.
Installation notes
- Remove and install one CV axle at a time.
- Tighten the axle retaining nut with a torque wrench to the manufacturer's specification, never an impact wrench.
- Install new transaxle seals when replacing the axle.
- Do not let the axle hang unsupported, since that can damage the inner joint.
Interchange: 7E5Z4K139A · AE5Z4K139A
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CARDONE New 66-2265 fit a 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Yes. CARDONE New 66-2265 is a rear left CV axle for the 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, and it also fits the 2007-2011 Mercury Milan. The rear left takes one.
Does this rear left CV axle come with an ABS tone ring and axle nut?
Yes. The axle includes a toothed ABS tone ring with 44 teeth and a new hex axle nut with M22x1.5 thread, plus an instruction sheet.
What are the shaft and spline sizes of CARDONE New 66-2265?
CARDONE New 66-2265 has a 23 mm (0.906 in) steel shaft, 25 splines on the inboard joint and 28 on the outboard joint, with a compressed length of 778 mm (30.629 in).
What should I use to tighten the axle nut on this new CV axle?
Use a torque wrench, not an impact wrench, and tighten the new axle retaining nut that comes with the axle to the manufacturer's specification. The old nut is discarded.
Does CARDONE New 66-2265 replace part number 7E5Z4K139A?
Yes. 7E5Z4K139A is listed as an interchange number for CARDONE New 66-2265, along with AE5Z4K139A.
