Cardone 66-3164 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

CV Axle Assembly for Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-3164 is a new front left driveline replacement built for select Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, and Mitsubishi Eclipse applications. It is engineered to address common CV axle failure points with verified shaft straightness, durable boot construction, and a precision-machined seal surface for dependable driveline performance.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-2000 Chrysler Sebring, front left
• Fits 1995-2000 Dodge Avenger, front left
• Fits 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, front left
• ABS ring included with 43 teeth
• New spindle nut included for installation
• 25-spline input and output shaft connection styles
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for long service life
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment

Product Details

Cardone 66-3164 is part of the Cardone CV Axle Assembly line, a product line focused on OE-style driveline replacement with attention to the failure points that commonly affect original CV axles. The shaft is individually verified for straightness to help reduce vibration at speed, while the boot design and sealing details are selected to support consistent joint protection. This part cross-references Mitsubishi MR165583 and MR165585 for the same application.

Common Problems This Axle Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noise during hard turns and acceleration
• Grease leakage around the CV boot or underbody
• Front-end vibration caused by a worn or bent axle shaft
• ABS warning light triggered by a damaged sensor ring or related axle component
• Grinding or thumping from a failing outer or inner CV joint

Installation Notes

Use a torque wrench and tighten the axle nut to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; replace it with the supplied new nut. Keep the axle supported during service and avoid letting it hang unsupported, since that can damage the inner joint. When replacing the axle, inspect related seals and surrounding components for wear or damage before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers this CV axle assembly to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets through application-specific testing, shaft runout verification, and improved boot and seal design. The result is a replacement axle built for stable operation in demanding front-drive service.