Cardone 65-8004 Drive Shaft - Rear

Remanufactured Rear Driveshaft for Mazda CX-9

Cardone 65-8004 is a remanufactured rear drive shaft for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9. Built as a CV-style prop shaft with bolt-on ends, it is engineered for smooth power transfer and balanced operation in everyday driving.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Cardone driveshaft / prop shaft for rear application
• Fits 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9, rear
• CV drive shaft design with phased shaft alignment
• Steel shaft construction with 2.75 in. / 76.00 mm shaft diameter
• 83.07 in. compressed length
• Pre-greased for service-ready installation
• Universal joints and CV joints included
• 100% dynamically balanced for vibration control
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 connection points

Product Details

Cardone’s remanufactured prop shaft line is built with a focus on dimensional accuracy, balance, and consistent driveline performance. For this Mazda CX-9 rear driveshaft application, part number 65-8004 uses a steel CV shaft design with no slip yoke and no greasable fittings. Critical components are inspected and tested during remanufacturing, and the shaft is dynamically balanced to help maintain smooth operation at speed. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Driveline Issues This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration during acceleration or highway driving
• Clunking or noise from a worn rear prop shaft assembly
• Excess play from aging universal or CV joints
• Uneven driveline rotation caused by balance loss
• Failure of the original rear driveshaft on a Mazda CX-9

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear driveline length, flange style, and vehicle configuration before installation. This Cardone 65-8004 driveshaft uses bolt-on ends and is pre-greased, but it does not include a grease fitting or slip yoke. Confirm that the phased orientation matches the original shaft to help preserve driveline smoothness on the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured driveshafts are produced under stringent quality processes, with critical components tested for proper function and each shaft dynamically balanced before release. The result is a remanufactured rear prop shaft built to deliver consistent performance for Mazda CX-9 applications.