Cardone 66-2061 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

CV Axle Assembly for Front Right Applications

Cardone 66-2061 is a new CV axle assembly engineered for front right driveline service on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built with attention to shaft straightness, boot durability, and seal integrity to support smooth power transfer and reduced vibration.

Compatible with 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, this CV axle assembly is a direct-fit replacement for common front-end driveline wear concerns. The Cardone 66-2061 part number is also useful when cross-referencing OE-style replacement needs for these applications.

Key Features

• New CV axle assembly for front right installation
• ABS ring included with 44-tooth count
• Self-lock axle nut design with spindle nut included
• Splined input shaft with 35 spline count
• Splined output shaft with 27 spline count
• Compressed length: 22.25 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline service
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for proper sealing

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle engineering focuses on the failure points that commonly affect original driveline components. The boot design helps resist ozone cracking and bellows stress, while each shaft is verified for straightness to help reduce vibration at speed. For drivers servicing a Ford Contour front right CV axle, Mercury Mystique front right CV axle, or Mercury Cougar front right CV axle, this assembly is built to restore consistent driveline operation and proper ABS signal function.

This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers for the same application, including F5RZ3V428CARM and F8RZ3B436CC.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noise during hard turns and acceleration
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or suspension area
• Front-end vibration caused by a bent or out-of-spec shaft
• ABS warning light triggered by a damaged sensor ring or wiring near the axle
• Grinding or clunking from a worn outer CV joint

Installation Notes

• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, front right.
• Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, front right.
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, front right.
• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service.
• Use a torque wrench to install the retaining nut to manufacturer specifications.
• Do not reuse the prevailing torque lock nut; install the supplied new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.
• Inspect the ABS sensor ring, sensor, and nearby wiring during installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone applies testing and engineering methods developed from CV drive axle remanufacturing experience to help meet OE-level performance expectations. Each shaft is checked for straightness, and the boot and seal details are designed to support long-term driveline service in normal operating conditions.