Cardone 66-3745 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Kia Forte

Restore smooth power delivery with this Cardone CV axle assembly, part number 66-3745. It is built for front-left applications on select 2011-2013 Kia Forte, 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 models, with OE-style fitment details that matter during replacement.

Cardone engineers its CV Drive Axles around common failure points, including boot durability, shaft straightness, and seal performance. For Kia Forte front left CV axle replacement, 66-3745 is designed to support vibration-free operation and dependable driveline performance.

Key Features

• Fits 2011-2013 Kia Forte, front left
• Fits 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup, front left
• Fits 2012-2013 Kia Forte5, front left
• Part number 66-3745
• New axle retaining nut supplied for installation
• ABS ring included with 46-tooth count
• 27-spline input and output shaft connection style
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to resist cracking and stress
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease used for driveline service
• Precision-machined transmission seal diameter after heat treatment
• Spindle nut included

Detailed Description

This Cardone CV axle assembly is a new driveline replacement for the front left side of select Kia compact models. It is engineered to address the causes of repeat CV failure by focusing on boot integrity, shaft straightness, and joint durability. The assembly includes an ABS ring, a stake-style axle nut locking setup, and splined 27-tooth shaft connections for the specified applications. If you are replacing a worn Kia Forte CV axle, 66-3745 provides the fitment and component details needed for a proper repair.

Cardone’s CV axle line is built from testing and engineering experience aimed at meeting OE performance expectations. The brand also verifies shafts for straightness to help reduce vibration at speed. This makes the part a practical choice for Kia Forte, Forte Koup, and Forte5 front-left axle service where noise, vibration, or boot failure has already affected drivability.

This part cross-references Kia 495011M710 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

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

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2011-2013 Kia Forte, front left; 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup, front left; and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5, front left.
• Do not let the 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 the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring during installation to avoid speed-signal issues.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this CV axle assembly with application-specific engineering, boot design improvements, and straightness verification to support consistent driveline operation. The product is new and packaged with an instruction sheet for installation reference.