Cardone 60-2023 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Left or Rear Right

Remanufactured CV Axle for Thunderbird and Cougar

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 60-2023 is a remanufactured rear CV axle built for select Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar applications. It is engineered for direct vehicle fit and steady driveline performance, with attention to boot sealing, grease flow, and shaft straightness.

Fits 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird, rear left and rear right with 7.5" ring gear. Fits 1989-1992 Mercury Cougar, rear left and rear right with 7.5" ring gear. Fits 1990-1994 Ford Cougar, rear left and rear right. Fits 1993-1997 Ford Thunderbird, rear left and rear right. Fits 1993-1997 Mercury Cougar, rear left and rear right.

Key Features

• Remanufactured OE-style CV axle assembly for direct fitment
• Cardone part number 60-2023
• Compressed length: 31.75 in.
• Spline input and output shaft connection styles
• Self-lock axle nut locking type
• Spindle nut included; thread size M24x2.0
• No ABS ring included
• Individually checked for shaft straightness to reduce vibration
• Pneumatically crimped boot clamps for a tight boot-to-housing seal
• Neoprene boots for resistance to environmental stress and cracking
• High-temperature, high-pressure grease for joint durability

Product Details

Cardone has spent decades remanufacturing CV drive axles and refining the materials and processes used in the assembly. The result is a rear axle designed to maintain proper grease movement through the joint, preserve the original housing geometry, and deliver smooth operation at speed. This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers such as E9SZ4B436A and F2SZ4B436A for the same application.

For Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar rear axle service, this assembly addresses worn joints, damaged boots, and driveline vibration while preserving the original vehicle fit. The remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Clicking or snapping from the rear axle during turns or acceleration
• Grease leakage from a ruptured CV boot
• Vibration caused by axle shaft runout or imbalance
• Grinding or noise from a worn outer CV joint
• ABS warning issues caused by damaged sensor wiring or ring components during axle service

Installation Notes

• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service; support the shaft to avoid inner joint damage.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install a new nut during assembly.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axles to help prevent leaks.
• If the hub-side stub shaft is seized, use the proper removal method to avoid damaging the hub assembly.

Quality Assurance

Each shaft is inspected for runout to help prevent vibration, and the remanufacturing process uses verified components that meet Cardone’s dimensional standards. The assembly is built to support consistent driveline performance in rear left and rear right applications on select Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar models. Cardone 60-2023 is remanufactured to OE-style specifications for fit and function.