Cardone 66-2136 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

CV Axle Assembly for Front Right Applications

Cardone 66-2136 is a new CV axle assembly built for front right driveline service on select Ford, Mercury, Kia, and Mazda vehicles. It is engineered for smooth power transfer, stable operation, and reduced vibration across the supported applications, including Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Kia Sephia, Mazda 323, and Mazda Protege.

Key Features

• New CV axle assembly for front right installation
• ABS ring included with 44 teeth for proper wheel speed signal integration
• Stake-style axle nut locking design
• Compressed length: 35.25 in.
• Splined input shaft with 24 splines
• Splined output shaft with 26 splines
• Spindle nut included with M22 x 1.5 thread size
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to resist stress and ozone cracking
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for durable joint lubrication
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a tight seal

Product Details

Cardone’s CV Axle Assembly line is built around testing and engineering practices developed to address common causes of CV failure. For this application, Cardone 66-2136 is designed to deliver OE-style performance with attention to shaft straightness, seal surface quality, and boot durability. The axle shaft is individually verified for straightness to help reduce vibration at speed, while the transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment to support long seal life. This part cross-references Ford F1CZ3V428AARM and Mercury F7CZ3B436AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

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

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1991-2002 Ford Escort, front right.
• Fits 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer, front right.
• Fits 1994-1995 Kia Sephia, front right.
• Fits 1990-1994 Mazda 323, front right.
• Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, front right.
• 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 assembly.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axles to help prevent leaks.
• Inspect the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring during installation to avoid an ABS fault.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests CV drive axles to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets. The shaft is checked for straightness, the boot design is built to resist common failure points, and the assembly is verified for runout control to help deliver vibration-free operation.