Cardone 66-3188 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Front Right CV Axle for Chrysler and Dodge

Cardone 66-3188 is a new front right CV axle assembly engineered for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Eagle vehicles. It is built for 1996-1997 Chrysler Concorde, Intrepid, and LHS, plus 1996 Chrysler New Yorker applications, with OE-style fitment and driveline performance.

Key Features

• New CV axle assembly for front right applications
• ABS ring included with 50-tooth count
• Supplied with a new spindle nut for installation
• Compressed length: 21.125 in.
• 27-spline input shaft and 33-spline output shaft
• Precision-verified shaft straightness for reduced vibration
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to resist stress and ozone cracking
• High-temperature grease formulated for torque and heat demands
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle assembly line is engineered from testing and failure analysis of original CV components. For this application, the axle is built to address common wear points such as boot cracking, grease loss, and vibration from shaft runout. The transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment to support proper sealing and long service life. This part cross-references Chrysler and Dodge OE numbers 4798096 and 4798099 for the same application. Cardone 66-3188 is a direct replacement choice for drivers servicing a 1996-1997 Chrysler Concorde front right CV axle, a 1996-1997 Chrysler Intrepid front right CV axle, or a 1996 Chrysler New Yorker front right CV axle.

What This Axle Can Help Fix

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

Installation Notes

• Fits 1996-1997 Chrysler Concorde, front right.
• Fits 1996-1997 Chrysler Intrepid, front right.
• Fits 1996-1997 Chrysler LHS, front right.
• Fits 1996-1997 Dodge Intrepid, front right.
• Fits 1996 Chrysler New Yorker, 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 follow manufacturer torque specifications.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install the supplied new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing the axle to help prevent leaks.
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and wiring for damage.

Quality Assurance

Each shaft is inspected for straightness and runout to help deliver vibration-free operation at speed. Cardone’s engineering process focuses on the common causes of CV axle failure, including boot stress, contamination, and sealing issues, to support reliable driveline performance in Chrysler Concorde, Intrepid, and LHS applications. Part number 66-3188 is a new replacement assembly built to meet OE-style requirements.