Cardone 66-1249 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-1249

Cardone 66-1249 is a new front left CV axle assembly engineered for specific Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications. It is built with a splined input and output connection, an ABS ring, and a self-lock axle nut style for direct replacement service on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Fits 1997-1999 Buick Century, front left
• Fits 1997-1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, front left
• Fits 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, front left
• Fits 1997-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, front left
• Fits 1997 Buick Regal, front left
• Fits 1995-1996 Buick Riviera, front left
• ABS ring included for vehicles equipped with wheel speed sensing
• Spindle nut included with M27 x 2.0 thread size
• Compressed length: 21.75 in.
• New axle retaining nut supplied for installation service
• High-temperature grease and pneumatically crimped boot clamps

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle program is built around failure analysis and remanufacturing controls that address common axle problems such as boot cracking, vibration, and joint wear. Neoprene boots use added bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone-related cracking, while each shaft is checked for straightness to help maintain smooth operation. The result is a replacement CV axle assembly for Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Trans Sport, Buick Regal, and Buick Riviera front left applications that follows OE-style fitment and performance requirements.

This part cross-references Oldsmobile 26047918 and Pontiac 26047918 for the same application. Cardone 66-1249 is a direct-fit driveline service part for front left axle replacement on the listed vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noise during hard turns
• Grease leakage from a torn outer CV boot
• Front-end vibration caused by a worn or bent axle shaft
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or missing
• Thumping or binding from a worn inner or outer CV joint

Installation Notes

• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and follow manufacturer torque specifications.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install a new nut during service.
• Replace transaxle seals when removing and reinstalling CV axle assemblies.
• Inspect the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers CV drive axles to meet or exceed OE performance targets through shaft straightness verification, boot design improvements, and controlled assembly processes. The brand’s remanufacturing approach focuses on reducing repeat failure causes found in original equipment axles.