A1 CARDONE 66-3109 front left CV axle for the 1996-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and other vehicles carries engine torque from the transmission to the front left wheel hub. This new A1 CARDONE CV axle assembly is designed around the reasons original axles typically fail, starting with boot cracking.
- Neoprene boots with additional bellows, when needed, to resist bellow stress and cracking
- Every shaft individually verified for straightness for vibration-free performance at all speeds
- Boot clamps pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Precision-rolled splines and threads for proper fit in the hub, the transmission and the axle nut
- Grease that withstands high-temperature and high-torque demands
- Transmission seal diameter precision-machined after heat treatment for a correct surface finish
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 66-3109 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 1996-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boot
- Condition: New
A clicking or snapping noise when turning under power, a thump and vibration on acceleration, or grease around a torn boot can mean this axle is worn, though a broken engine mount or a worn hub bearing can be behind some of the same symptoms, so find the cause before replacing it. This listing is one axle for the front left; the front right takes its own, and the two are normally replaced together.
Fits
Vehicles it fits include the 1996-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 1996-2007 Chrysler Town & Country and the 1996-2008 Chrysler Voyager, among many others. It is built to O.E. form, fit and function for these vehicles.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Shaft diameter: 27 mm (1.063 in)
- Compressed length: 639.76 mm (25.188 in)
- Axle nut: hex, M22x1.5 thread, 32 mm (1.26 in) socket size
- Inboard splines: 25
- Outboard splines: 26
Build and materials
- Condition: New
- Shaft material: Steel
- Boot material: Neoprene, 6 ribs
- Inboard joint type: Splined
- Outboard joint type: Splined
- CV joints: included
- ABS tone ring: included, toothed, 47 teeth
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete CV axle with its CV joints, a new axle retaining nut and an instruction sheet.
Installation notes
- Discard the old axle nut; the new one supplied replaces it.
- Tighten the axle nut with a torque wrench to the vehicle maker's specification, never with an impact wrench.
- Install new transaxle seals when replacing the axle.
- Remove and install one axle at a time, and never let an axle hang unsupported.
Interchange: 4641855AA · 4641855AC · 4641855AE · 4641855EE · 4641975 · 4641981 · 4641981AB
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4641855AA, 4641855AC, 4641855AE, 4641855EE, 4641975, 4641981, 4641981AB
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the A1 CARDONE 66-3109 fit the 1996-2007 Chrysler Town & Country?
Yes, A1 CARDONE 66-3109 is a front left axle for the 1996-2007 Chrysler Town & Country and the 1996-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. If your car is another model, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Do A1 CARDONE axles like this one come with a new axle nut?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 66-3109 comes with a new hex axle nut with an M22x1.5 thread and a 32 mm socket size, plus an instruction sheet.
Is the ABS tone ring included on this A1 CARDONE CV drive axle?
Yes, this front left CV axle includes a toothed ABS tone ring with 47 teeth.
What are the boots on this CV axle made of?
The boots are neoprene with 6 ribs, and extra bellows are added where needed to help the boot resist cracking from bellow stress.
Can I use an impact wrench on the axle nut of the 66-3109?
No. Use a torque wrench and tighten the retaining nut to the vehicle maker's specification; an impact wrench should never be used on it.
