Cardone 66-1323 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left or Front Right

CV Axle Assembly for Cavalier and Sunfire

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-1323 is a new driveline replacement built for front axle service on select Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire applications. It is engineered around verified shaft straightness, sealed boot construction, and OE-style performance targets for smooth operation and reduced vibration.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, front right and front left
• Fits 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, front left and front right
• ABS ring included with 48 teeth for proper wheel speed signal integration
• Self-lock axle nut style with spindle nut included
• Splined input and output shaft connection styles
• Compressed length: 20.6875 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to resist stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a tight seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline durability
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for seal life

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle engineering focuses on the common failure points found in original drive axles, including boot cracking, grease loss, contamination, and vibration from shaft runout. Part number 66-1323 is built to deliver vibration-free performance at speed and is verified for straightness before use. For Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire owners searching for a front CV axle assembly, this unit provides a direct replacement solution with ABS ring integration and a new axle retaining nut supplied for installation.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and Pontiac OE numbers such as 26060031 and 88955449 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during turns from a worn outer CV joint
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured CV boot
• Front-end vibration caused by axle shaft runout or imbalance
• ABS warning light issues after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or incorrect
• Thumping or driveline noise related to a failing CV axle assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, front right and front left; fits 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, front left and front right.
• Transfer the inner stub shaft from the original axle to the replacement CV axle where noted in the fitment.
• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service; this can damage the inner joint.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to manufacturer specifications.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install a new nut during service.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this CV axle assembly using testing and engineering methods developed to address repeat failure causes in OE-style driveline parts. Shafts are individually checked for straightness, and the boot and seal design is intended to support long-term driveline reliability in everyday front-wheel-drive service.