Cardone 66-3356 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Hyundai Santa Fe

Restore front-end driveline performance with this Cardone CV axle assembly, part number 66-3356. It is built for the front left position on select 2001-2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models and is engineered to address common causes of CV axle noise, vibration, and boot failure.

Cardone’s CV axle program focuses on OE-style fit and durability, with straightness verification for vibration control and boot design improvements that help resist cracking and stress. This 66-3356 axle is a direct replacement for front left service on the Hyundai Santa Fe, including 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe front left and 2001-2004 Hyundai Santa Fe front left applications.

Key Features

• Fits 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, front left
• Fits 2001-2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, front left
• Part number 66-3356 for easy identification
• ABS ring included with 52-tooth count
• Castle-style axle nut locking type
• Compressed length: 25.5 in.
• 27-spline input shaft and 27-spline output shaft
• Splined connection style on both ends
• Spindle nut included
• New axle retaining nut supplied for installation
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease used for joint protection

Product Details

Cardone CV axle assemblies are engineered from testing and failure analysis to improve durability in real-world driveline service. This approach addresses common repeat-failure points such as boot cracking, grease loss, contamination, and vibration. The neoprene boot design uses additional bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone-related cracking, while each shaft is individually checked for straightness to help maintain smooth operation at speed. For Hyundai Santa Fe front left replacement service, 66-3356 provides the correct axle configuration with ABS ring integration and OE-style driveline connections.

This part cross-references Hyundai OE numbers 4950026620 and 4950026621 for the same application.

Common Problems This Axle Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during hard turns
• Front-end vibration during acceleration
• Grease leakage from a torn or cracked CV boot
• ABS warning light caused by axle sensor ring issues
• Grinding or binding from a worn outer or inner CV joint

Installation Notes

• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service.
• 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.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axle assemblies.
• Inspect the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring during installation to avoid signal faults.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs its CV axle assemblies around OE performance targets and verifies shaft straightness to reduce vibration concerns. The brand’s engineering process is based on identifying common failure modes in original axles and applying design changes to improve service life and drivability.