Cardone 66-3563 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro

Cardone 66-3563 is a new front left CV axle assembly engineered for direct replacement on select Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro applications. It is built with a splined input and output connection, an ABS ring, and a self-lock axle nut to support a clean, service-ready installation.

Key Features

• Fits 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty, front left
• Fits 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro, front left
• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-3563
• ABS ring included for vehicles equipped with wheel speed sensing at the axle
• Self-lock axle nut and spindle nut included
• Compressed length: 24.125 in.
• 27-spline input shaft and 32-spline output shaft
• Neoprene boots 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 service life
• Shafts are individually verified for straightness to help reduce vibration

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle engineering focuses on the failure points commonly seen in original driveline components. The boot design uses reinforced bellows when required to help resist cracking, while the axle shaft is checked for straightness to support smooth operation at speed. This makes 66-3563 a practical replacement for front left driveline service on Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro models listed above. This part cross-references Dodge and Jeep OE numbers 5189279AA and RL189279AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during hard turns
• Grease leakage from a torn outer CV boot
• Front-end vibration caused by axle runout or shaft distortion
• ABS warning light concerns after axle replacement if the sensor ring is damaged or missing
• Thumping or binding from a worn inner or outer CV joint

Installation Notes

• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service; this can damage the inner joint.
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to the manufacturer specification.
• 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.
• Inspect the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring during installation to avoid speed signal faults.

Quality Assurance

Cardone applies testing and engineering methods developed from CV axle remanufacturing experience to help the replacement part meet OE-level performance expectations. Each shaft is verified for straightness, and the boot and grease selection are designed to support durability in demanding driveline conditions.