A1 CARDONE 66-3334 front left CV axle for the 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus and other vehicles carries drive torque from the transmission to the wheel. This CV axle assembly comes with both CV joints and the ABS tone ring.
- Neoprene boots with additional bellows, when needed, to resist bellow stress and cracking, the leading cause of boot failure
- Shaft individually verified for straightness for vibration-free performance at all speeds
- New axle retaining nut supplied, as the original nut is likely worn or stripped
- Boot clamps pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Grease that withstands high-temperature and high-torque demands
- Precision-rolled splines and threads for fit in the mating hub, transmission and axle nut
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 66-3334 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boot
- Condition: New
A torn boot with grease on the chassis, clicking when you turn under power, or a thump with vibration when you accelerate can mean the axle is worn. Before you replace this axle, rule out a broken engine mount, which can shift the drivetrain and bind the inner joint, and any other source of the same noise.
Fits
This A1 CARDONE CV axle is built to meet O.E. form, fit and function. The vehicles it fits include the 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, the 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring and the 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine. This listing is one front left axle; the front right is a separate part that is normally replaced at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Shaft diameter: 27 mm (1.063 in)
- Compressed length: 652.46 mm (25.688 in)
- Splines: 27 inboard, 25 outboard
- Axle nut: M22x1.5 thread, 32 mm (1.26 in) socket size
Build and materials
- Shaft material: Steel
- Boot: Neoprene, 5 ribs
- Joints: CV joints included, splined inboard and outboard
- ABS tone ring: Included, toothed, 43 teeth
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete axle plus an instruction sheet. This listing holds one axle, and the front left position takes one.
Installation notes
- Tighten the retaining nut with a torque wrench to the manufacturer's specifications; never use an impact wrench on it.
- Remove and install one CV axle at a time.
- Never let the axle hang unsupported, since this can damage the inner joint.
- Install new transaxle seals when replacing the axle, to avoid leaks.
Interchange: MR357809 · MR357811 · MR410041 · MR410043
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
MR357809, MR357811, MR410041, MR410043
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Eclipse CV axle for a 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes, A1 CARDONE 66-3334 is the front left CV axle for the 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the right side takes a separate axle. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your engine.
Do A1 CARDONE axles come with a new axle nut?
Yes, A1 CARDONE 66-3334 comes with a new hex axle nut (M22x1.5 thread, 32 mm socket size) and an instruction sheet; this listing holds one axle.
What is the shaft diameter on this front left CV axle?
The shaft is 27 mm (1.063 in) in diameter, and the axle is 652.46 mm (25.688 in) long when compressed. It has 27 inboard splines and 25 outboard splines.
Does this CV axle come with the ABS tone ring?
Yes. The ABS tone ring is included; it is a toothed ring with 43 teeth.
Can I use an impact wrench on the axle nut of this CV axle?
No. The retaining nut should never be installed with an impact wrench; use a torque wrench and tighten it to the manufacturer's specifications.
