Cardone 66-2134 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Escort and Tracer

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-2134 is a new front right driveline replacement for select Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications. It is built with attention to axle straightness, boot durability, and seal integrity to support smooth operation at highway and city speeds.

Key Features

• Fits 1997-2002 Ford Escort, front right
• Fits 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, front right
• ABS ring included with 44 teeth
• New spindle nut included; M22 x 1.5 thread size
• Stake-style axle nut locking type
• 26-spline input shaft and 26-spline output shaft
• Compressed length: 36.125 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to resist stress and ozone cracking
• Individually verified shaft straightness for reduced vibration
• High-temperature, high-torque grease and pneumatically crimped boot clamps

Product Details

Cardone 66-2134 is engineered as a CV axle assembly for front right service on the Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer. The design focuses on common failure points found in original CV axles, including boot cracking, grease loss, and shaft runout. Cardone’s CV Drive Axle line uses verified straight shafts, precision-machined seal surfaces after heat treatment, and secure boot sealing to help maintain consistent driveline performance. This part cross-references Ford F7CZ3B436BA for the same application.

The Cardone CV Axle Assembly line is built around remanufacturing and engineering practices that address repeat failure causes in CV joints and boots. For applications that require dependable ABS signal transfer, this unit includes the ABS ring and the correct tooth count for the listed vehicles. Search terms such as Ford Escort front right CV axle replacement, Mercury Tracer front right axle assembly, and Cardone 66-2134 CV axle are directly aligned with this part.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during hard turns
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured outer boot
• Vibration during acceleration caused by axle runout or shaft imbalance
• ABS warning light issues after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or incorrect
• Grinding or binding from a worn outer or inner CV joint

Installation Notes

• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install the supplied new spindle nut.
• Inspect transaxle seals and replace them when servicing the axle to prevent leaks.
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and nearby wiring for damage.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers this CV axle assembly to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets through shaft verification, boot design improvements, and controlled sealing methods. The product is new and built for direct replacement service on the listed Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications.