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Cardone 65-1016 Drive Shaft - Front
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Driveshaft / Prop Shaft, Front
Fitment: Cadillac and GMC, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500, and Escalade EXT
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Reliable Drive Shaft for Cadillac and GMC Vehicles
The Cardone 65-1016 drive shaft is engineered to provide dependable driveline performance for select Cadillac and GMC models. Designed with precision and durability in mind, this steel drive shaft ensures consistent power transfer and vehicle stability.
- Constructed from durable steel for strength and longevity
- Length of 34 7/8 inches (886 mm) measured from input shaft end to u-joint center
- Outer tubing diameter of 2.76 inches (70 mm) for optimal fit and performance
- New condition part, ready for installation
- Non-greasable design for maintenance-free operation
- Compatible with Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL 1500
About the Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft Product Line
The Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft line focuses on delivering quality driveline components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and precise fitment, making it suitable for demanding applications in full-size SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon series. The 65-1016 drive shaft is part of this line, offering a reliable replacement option that maintains vehicle drivability and safety.
Product Details and Specifications
This Cardone drive shaft features a robust steel construction designed to withstand the torque and rotational forces typical in heavy-duty vehicles. The 34 7/8 inch length is carefully measured from the end of the input shaft to the center of the universal joint, ensuring proper alignment and fit. With a tubing outer diameter of 2.76 inches, this drive shaft matches the original equipment dimensions for a seamless replacement. The non-greasable design reduces maintenance requirements while maintaining performance integrity.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replacement for worn or damaged drive shafts in Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon models
- Addresses vibrations or clunking noises caused by faulty driveline components
- Resolves issues related to driveline imbalance or shaft misalignment
- Restores smooth power transfer from transmission to differential
- Prevents driveline failure due to corrosion or structural fatigue
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported before beginning installation. Verify the drive shaft length and diameter match the original part. Since this drive shaft is non-greasable, no additional lubrication is required during installation. Tighten all fasteners to manufacturer torque specifications to maintain driveline integrity and safety.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone 65-1016 drive shaft is supplied new and manufactured to meet strict quality standards. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to Cardone’s official documentation for complete warranty information.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 65-1016 |
| Position | Driveshaft / Prop Shaft, Front |
| Drive Shaft Material | Steel |
| E-Waste | No |
| Greasable | No |
| Length (in) | 34 7/8" |
| Length (mm) | 886 |
| Measurement Method | Measurement is taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint |
| Product Condition | New |
| Tubing Outer Diameter (in) | 2.76 |
| Tubing Outer Diameter (mm) | 70 |
This part fits 39 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2014 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2014 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2014 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2013 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2013 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2013 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2013 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2013 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2012 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2012 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2012 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2012 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2012 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2011 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2011 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2011 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2011 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2011 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2010 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2010 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2010 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2010 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2010 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | FLEX | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2009 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | 6.2L | V8 | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||
| 2009 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2009 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2009 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | |||
| 2009 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | |||
| 2008 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2008 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2008 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2008 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | |||
| 2008 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | Escalade | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2007 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2007 | Cadillac | Escalade EXT | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | ||||
| 2007 | GMC | Yukon | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft | |||
| 2007 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Denali | AWD | Front | Supplied as new; with 34-7/8" (886 mm) Long Driveshaft; with 1 Speed Open Differential AWD Transfer Case (NR3); Measurement taken from end of input shaft to center of U-Joint; Driveshaft / Prop Shaft |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
22845693
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.