Cardone 66-1202 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Left or Rear Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-1202

Cardone 66-1202 is a new rear CV axle assembly engineered for smooth driveline operation and OE-style fitment. It is listed for rear left and rear right applications on select Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, and Oldsmobile vehicles, including the Buick Rendezvous, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana, Saturn Relay, Buick Terraza, Pontiac Aztek, and Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Key Features

• New CV axle assembly for rear driveline service
• ABS ring included for proper wheel speed signal operation
• Self-lock axle nut style with spindle nut included
• Splined input shaft connection and splined output shaft connection
• Compressed length: 31.25 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease supports long service life
• Shafts are individually verified for straightness to reduce vibration

Product Details

This Cardone CV axle assembly is built around the brand’s CV driveline engineering process, which focuses on the common causes of axle failure and replacement comebacks. The axle shaft is inspected for runout and straightness to help deliver vibration-free performance at speed, while the boot design and sealing process help protect the joint from contamination and premature wear. For shoppers searching for a rear CV axle for a 2002-2006 Buick Rendezvous, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, or 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, part number 66-1202 provides a direct replacement option with the correct rear left and rear right applications listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Buick/Chevrolet/Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Saturn OE numbers 10424907 and 88967242 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking, snapping, or grinding from the rear driveline during acceleration or turning
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or underbody contamination
• Vibration caused by a bent or out-of-runout axle shaft
• ABS warning light concerns after axle replacement when the sensor ring is not correct
• Noise or binding from a worn rear CV joint

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2002-2006 Buick Rendezvous, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2002-2006 Pontiac Montana, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2005-2006 Saturn Relay, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2005-2006 Buick Terraza, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, rear left and rear right.
• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and follow manufacturer torque specifications.
• Replace the prevailing-torque lock nut rather than reusing the old nut.
• Install new transaxle seals when replacing CV axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.

Quality Assurance

Cardone applies CV axle testing and engineering methods developed to address repeat failure points such as boot cracking, seal wear, and shaft runout. Each shaft is verified for straightness, and the boot and grease system are selected to support reliable rear axle performance in demanding driveline conditions.