Cardone 66-3455 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Kia Amanti

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-3455 is a new front right driveline replacement for 2004-2006 Kia Amanti applications. Built for OE-style fit and smooth operation, it addresses common CV axle wear concerns with a straightness-verified shaft, upgraded boot design, and precision-machined sealing surfaces.

Key Features

• Fits 2004-2006 Kia Amanti, front right
• New axle retaining nut included for service convenience
• ABS ring included
• Castle-style axle nut locking type
• Compressed length: 24.125 in.
• Input shaft: 26-spline, splined connection
• Output shaft: 27-spline, splined connection
• Neoprene boots use additional bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease supports long service life

Product Details

Cardone engineers its CV Drive Axle assemblies around the failure points commonly seen in original units. For the Kia Amanti front right application, that means attention to boot durability, joint protection, and shaft runout control to help reduce vibration and premature wear. The shaft is individually verified for straightness, and the transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment to promote proper sealing and longer seal life. This part number, 66-3455, is built as a new replacement assembly for drivers needing a direct driveline service part for the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti.

Cardone’s CV axle product line focuses on engineering improvements over worn OE parts, including boot construction and joint protection aimed at reducing repeat failure. This approach is especially relevant for front axle service where vibration, grease loss, and seal leakage are common concerns.

This part cross-references Kia 495003F750 and 495003F850 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during turns from a worn outer CV joint
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured boot
• Vibration during acceleration caused by axle runout or wear
• ABS warning light issues after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or missing
• Seal leakage after installing a worn axle with an uneven sealing surface

Installation Notes

• Fits 2004-2006 Kia Amanti, front right
• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service; support the shaft to avoid inner joint damage
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to manufacturer specifications
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install the supplied 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 nearby wiring for damage

Quality Assurance

Cardone tests and engineers its CV Drive Axle assemblies to meet or exceed OE performance targets. Each shaft is checked for straightness to help deliver vibration-free operation across the speed range, and the boot and seal details are designed to support durable service in demanding driveline conditions.