Cardone 66-1454 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Left

Rear Left CV Axle for Cadillac, Pontiac, and Saturn

Restore smooth power delivery with this Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-1454. It is built for rear left applications on select Cadillac, Pontiac, and Saturn models, including the Cadillac SRX, Cadillac STS, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Sky.

Cardone engineers its CV drive axles to address common failure points such as boot cracking, vibration, and seal wear. This assembly includes an ABS ring, a self-lock axle nut, and a new spindle nut for a more straightforward replacement on the correct rear left driveline position.

Key Features

• ABS ring included for proper wheel speed signal operation
• Self-lock axle nut style with spindle nut included
• Splined input and output shaft connections for OE-style fitment
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to resist stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure boot-to-housing seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease supports long service life
• Shafts are individually verified for straightness to help reduce vibration
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for proper sealing

Product Details

Cardone CV axle assemblies are engineered from testing and failure analysis of original CV components. For this application, the design focuses on reducing repeat failures caused by boot damage, contamination, and driveline vibration. The result is a replacement axle assembly suited for rear left service on 2004-2009 Cadillac SRX, 2005-2011 Cadillac STS, 2007-2009 Pontiac Solstice, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky. Part number 66-1454 is also a direct reference point for shoppers comparing OE-style driveline replacements.

This part cross-references Cadillac 15234645 and Saturn 15895131 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during turns
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or chassis
• Vibration during acceleration or at speed
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or missing
• Grinding or wobble from a worn rear CV joint

Installation Notes

• Fits 2005-2011 Cadillac STS, rear left.
• Fits 2004-2009 Cadillac SRX, rear left.
• Fits 2007-2009 Pontiac Solstice, rear left.
• Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, rear left.
• 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 the prevailing-torque lock nut; install a new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.

Quality Assurance

Cardone’s CV axle engineering process includes straightness verification for vibration control and boot and seal design improvements aimed at reducing common failure causes. The part is new and supplied as a complete axle assembly with instruction sheet.