Cardone 66-2033 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Cardone 66-2033 CV Axle Assembly

Cardone 66-2033 is a new front right CV axle assembly built for direct replacement on select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It is engineered for smooth driveline operation, stable ABS signal performance, and dependable seal retention in daily driving conditions.

Key Features

• Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, front right
• Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, front right
• Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, front right
• ABS ring included with 44 teeth for proper wheel speed signal input
• New axle retaining nut supplied for service convenience
• Stake-style axle nut locking type
• 26-spline input shaft and 26-spline output shaft
• Compressed length: 24.375 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a tight boot-to-housing seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline durability

Product Details

This Cardone CV axle assembly is part of the Cardone CV Axle Assembly line, which focuses on remanufactured driveline components engineered to address common failure points found in original CV axles. Shafts are individually checked for straightness to help reduce vibration, and the transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment to support proper sealing and long service life. Part number 66-2033 is a direct-fit solution for front right axle replacement on the Escort, Tracer, and Protege applications listed above.

This part cross-references Ford F1CZ3B436E and Mazda F03725400 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during hard turns and acceleration
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or underbody
• Front-end vibration caused by axle runout or shaft imbalance
• ABS warning light concerns related to a damaged or incorrect sensor ring
• Grinding or thumping from a worn outer CV joint

Installation Notes

• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service; support the assembly to avoid inner joint damage.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to manufacturer specifications.
• Do not reuse the old prevailing-torque lock nut; install the supplied new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and nearby wiring for damage.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers these CV drive axles to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets through application-specific design, straightness verification, and improved boot construction. The result is a replacement axle assembly built for consistent operation in the listed Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, and Mazda Protege front right applications.