CARDONE 66-4303 rear left CV axle for the 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour and other vehicles carries drive torque to the wheel hub while its joints flex with suspension travel. This new CV axle assembly includes both CV joints, and its design targets the boot cracking that commonly ends original axles.
- Neoprene boots with extra bellows where needed, to resist bellow stress and cracking
- CARDONE axles are verified individually for shaft straightness, for vibration-free performance at all speeds
- Axle measurements validated after assembly
- Boot clamps pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Grease that withstands high-temperature and high-torque demands
- Splines and threads precision rolled to match the hub, transmission and axle nut
Quick facts
- Part: CARDONE 66-4303 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour and other vehicles
- Position: Rear left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boots
- Condition: New
Clicking when you turn under power, a vibration when you accelerate, or grease thrown onto the suspension from a torn boot can mean the axle is worn. These signs alone do not prove the axle is the problem, since a worn wheel bearing can make noise too. This listing is one axle for the rear left, the rear right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Fits
It fits the 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour and the 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, and each takes one axle at the rear left. The axle is made to meet O.E. form, fit and function.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Compressed length: 831 mm (32.717 in)
- Shaft diameter: 22 mm (0.866 in)
- Splines: 23 inboard, 28 outboard
- Axle nut: hex, M24x1.5 thread, 41.5 mm long, 36 mm socket size
Build and materials
- Shaft material: steel
- Boot material: neoprene, 4 ribs
- Joints: CV joints included, splined inboard and outboard
- ABS tone ring: not included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete CV axle, a new axle retaining nut and an instruction sheet.
Installation notes
- Remove and install one CV axle at a time.
- Tighten the axle nut with a torque wrench to the manufacturer's specification, never an impact wrench.
- Install new transaxle seals to avoid leaks.
Interchange: 42311TP7A01
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the CARDONE 66-4303 rear left CV axle fit a 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?
Yes. CARDONE 66-4303 is a rear left CV axle for the 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour and the 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour. The rear right side is a separate part.
Does the CARDONE 66-4303 come with a new axle nut?
Yes. The package holds the complete axle with its CV joints, a new hex axle retaining nut and an instruction sheet. The ABS tone ring is not included.
Is this CARDONE 66-4303 an HD CV axle?
No. The HD suffix marks CARDONE's severe-duty axles with a thermoplastic outboard boot. This part number has no HD suffix, and its boots are neoprene.
What size is the axle nut thread on this rear left CV axle?
The hex retaining nut on CARDONE 66-4303 has an M24x1.5 thread, is 41.5 mm long and takes a 36 mm socket.
Can I use an impact wrench on the axle nut of this CV axle?
No. Use a torque wrench and tighten the nut to the manufacturer's specification.
