Cardone 66-3268 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Mitsubishi Diamante

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-3268 is a new front right driveline replacement for 1997-2004 Mitsubishi Diamante applications. It is built around Cardone’s CV axle engineering process, with attention to boot durability, shaft straightness, and OE-style performance.

Key Features

• Fits 1997-2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, front right
• ABS ring included with 43 teeth for proper speed signal operation
• New axle retaining nut and spindle nut included
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease is used for long-term joint protection
• Shafts are individually verified for straightness to reduce vibration
• Input shaft connection style: spline, 26 spline count
• Output shaft connection style: splined, 27 spline count
• Compressed length: 24.2126 in.

Detailed Description

Cardone 66-3268 is engineered as a direct replacement CV axle assembly for the front right side of the Mitsubishi Diamante. The design focuses on the common causes of CV axle failure, including boot cracking, grease loss, contamination, and vibration from shaft runout. Cardone’s remanufacturing and testing process is used to verify straightness and support smooth operation at speed.

This CV axle assembly includes an ABS ring and uses a castle-style axle nut locking type. For buyers searching for a Mitsubishi Diamante front right CV axle assembly, Cardone 66-3268 provides the correct driveline fitment for 1997-2004 models. This part cross-references Mitsubishi MR196222 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noise during hard turns
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured outer boot
• Front-end vibration under acceleration
• Grinding noise from a worn CV joint
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring or wiring is affected

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1997-2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, front right
• Do not let the CV 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 the new nut supplied with the axle
• Replace transaxle seals when installing CV drive axle assemblies to reduce leak risk
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and nearby wiring for damage

Quality Assurance

Cardone applies CV axle testing and engineering methods developed from original-equipment failure analysis. Shafts are checked for straightness, and the boot and grease system are selected to support seal integrity and joint life in normal driveline service.