Cardone 66-3374 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Left or Rear Right

CV Axle Assembly for Hyundai Santa Fe

Cardone 66-3374 is a new CV axle assembly engineered for rear left and rear right applications on the Hyundai Santa Fe. It is built around Cardone’s CV driveline testing and remanufacturing experience, with attention to shaft straightness, boot durability, and seal performance for smooth operation.

Fits 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear left. Fits 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear right. Fits 2003-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear left. Fits 2003-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear right.

Key Features

• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-3374
• New axle retaining nut included for service convenience
• 27-spline input and 27-spline output shaft connection
• Splined shaft connection style on both ends
• Compressed length: 32.25 in.
• No ABS ring included
• Castle-style axle nut locking type
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to reduce boot stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease used for joint protection
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for proper seal life

Product Details

Cardone 66-3374 is a direct-fit driveline replacement for the Hyundai Santa Fe rear axle position. The axle shaft is individually checked for straightness to help reduce vibration, and the joint and boot design addresses common failure points such as boot cracking, grease loss, and contamination. This part cross-references Hyundai 4960026210 and 4960026211 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during turns from a worn CV joint
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured boot
• Vibration during acceleration caused by axle runout or shaft wear
• Grinding or thumping from a damaged driveline joint
• ABS warning concerns after axle replacement when sensor components are disturbed

Installation Notes

• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service.
• 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 CV drive axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.
• Inspect nearby sensor wiring and rings during installation to avoid ABS signal issues.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers CV drive axles to address common original-equipment failure causes, including boot stress, ozone cracking, and shaft runout. Each shaft is verified for straightness to support vibration-free performance at speed.