CARDONE 66-7257 front left CV axle for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles carries drive torque from the transaxle to the front left wheel hub. This new CV axle assembly is a complete axle with CV joints at both ends and a steel shaft.
- 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
- A new axle retaining nut is supplied with every unit
- Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Joint grease that withstands high temperature and high torque
- Precision-rolled splines and threads for fit in the hub and transmission, and for the axle nut
Quick facts
- Part: CARDONE 66-7257 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boots
- Condition: New
Clicking or snapping when you turn with the wheel cut, a thump or vibration on acceleration, or grease flung from a torn boot can mean this axle is worn. A broken engine mount or a worn hub bearing can be behind some of the same signs, so find the cause before you replace the axle.
Fits
It is a direct-fit CV axle replacement for the 1998-2005 VW Passat and the 1996-2001 Audi A4, and each takes one on the front left. This listing is one axle for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 29 mm (1.142 in)
- Compressed length: 600.08 mm (23.625 in)
- Axle nut thread size: M16x1.5
- Axle nut socket size: 19 mm (0.748 in)
- Outboard spline quantity: 38
- Inboard joint mount holes: 6
Build and materials
- Condition: new
- Shaft material: steel
- Boot material: neoprene, 3 ribs
- Inboard joint: bolt-on; outboard joint: splined
- ABS tone ring: included, window type, 45 teeth
- Axle nut: hex, included
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete axle with CV joints, a new axle retaining nut and an instruction sheet.
Installation notes
- Remove and install one CV axle at a time.
- Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut, never an impact wrench, and torque it to the manufacturer's specification.
- Install new transaxle seals when replacing the axle.
- Never let the axle hang unsupported, since that can separate it and damage the inner joint.
Interchange: 8D0407271AJ · 8D0407271BB · 8D0407451CX · 8D0407271DT · 8D0407271EC
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8D0407271AJ, 8D0407271BB, 8D0407451CX, 8D0407271DT, 8D0407271EC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a VW Passat CV axle for a 1998-2005 car?
Yes. CARDONE 66-7257 is the front left CV axle for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat. The front right side is a separate part.
Will this work as an Audi A4 CV axle for a 1996-2001 car?
Yes. The front left CARDONE 66-7257 fits the 1996-2001 Audi A4, one axle per side. The right side is ordered separately.
What comes with this CARDONE CV axle?
The listing is one complete axle with its CV joints, a new hex axle nut and an instruction sheet. The ABS tone ring is already part of the axle.
What socket size fits the hex axle nut on this front left CV axle?
The hex axle nut takes a 19 mm (0.748 in) socket and has an M16x1.5 thread.
How are CARDONE axles checked for straightness?
Each CARDONE 66-7257 shaft is individually verified for straightness, and its measurements are validated after assembly to confirm a proper fit.
