Cardone 66-2272 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

CV Axle Assembly for Fusion and Milan

Cardone 66-2272 is a new CV axle assembly engineered for front left applications on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built with a straightness-verified shaft, an ABS ring, and a self-lock axle nut for a precise replacement on 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan models.

Key Features

• Fits 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, front left
• Fits 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, front left
• ABS ring included with 44 teeth for speed signal integration
• New axle retaining nut supplied for installation
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline durability
• Shaft verified for straightness to help reduce vibration
• Splined input and output connections for proper driveline engagement

Product Details

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-2272 is part of the brand’s CV Drive Axle line, which focuses on OE-style replacement engineering for driveline repair. The design addresses common failure points such as boot cracking, grease loss, contamination, and vibration by using reinforced boot construction, precision-machined sealing surfaces, and shaft runout verification. This makes it a practical choice for a Ford Fusion front left CV axle replacement or a Mercury Milan front left axle service where ABS function and smooth operation matter.

This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers AE5Z3A427B and AE5Z3A427E for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during turns from a worn outer CV joint
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured CV boot
• Front-end vibration caused by axle runout or shaft imbalance
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or incorrect
• Thumping or driveline shudder from a failing axle assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, front left, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, front left.
• 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 the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• Replace the axle nut rather than reusing a prevailing-torque lock nut.
• Inspect seals and surrounding components during installation to help prevent leaks and repeat repairs.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests its CV drive axles to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets. Each shaft is individually checked for straightness, and the boot and grease package are selected to help resist common causes of CV axle failure.