Cardone 66-3449 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Front Right CV Axle Assembly for Kia, Hyundai, and Dodge

Cardone 66-3449 is a new front right CV axle assembly engineered for select 2006-2012 Kia Rio, 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent, 2006-2011 Kia Rio5, and 2006-2011 Dodge Attitude applications. It is built for direct replacement service with an ABS ring included, a supplied spindle nut, and splined 25-tooth input and output connections.

For drivers searching for a front right CV axle assembly for 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent or 2006-2012 Kia Rio, this Cardone unit is designed around OE-style fitment and driveline performance. Part number 66-3449 also cross-references Hyundai 495001E151 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: Cardone CV Axle Assembly
• Part number: 66-3449
• Front right position
• ABS ring included with 48 teeth
• Spindle nut included
• Castle-style axle nut locking type
• Compressed length: 36.3125 in.
• 25-spline input shaft and 25-spline output shaft
• New axle assembly with complete axle and instruction sheet
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline service

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle engineering focuses on the failure points that commonly affect original units, including boot cracking, seal issues, and vibration from shaft runout. Each shaft is individually verified for straightness to help deliver smooth operation at speed, while the precision-machined transmission seal diameter supports long seal life. This makes 66-3449 a practical replacement for front right driveline service on Kia Rio, Kia Rio5, Hyundai Accent, and Dodge Attitude models.

Common Problems This Axle Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during hard turns
• Grease leakage around a torn outer boot
• Front-end vibration during acceleration
• Grinding noise from a worn CV joint
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or missing

Installation Notes

• Fits 2006-2012 Kia Rio, front right.
• Fits 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent, front right.
• Fits 2006-2011 Kia Rio5, front right.
• Fits 2006-2011 Dodge Attitude, front right.
• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service.
• Use a torque wrench to install the retaining nut to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install a new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and wiring for damage.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this CV axle assembly using verified shaft straightness, controlled boot sealing, and heat-treated seal surfaces to support consistent driveline performance. The design reflects Cardone’s testing and engineering approach for OE-style replacement parts in demanding front axle service.