Cardone 66-4163 CV Axle Assembly - Front Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Prelude

Restore smooth power transfer and stable driveline operation with the Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-4163. This new front right axle is built for 1997-2001 Honda Prelude applications and is engineered to address common causes of CV joint and boot failure while supporting vibration-free performance.

Key Features

• Fits 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, front right
• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-4163
• ABS ring included with 50-tooth count
• New spindle nut included for installation
• Stake-style axle nut locking type
• Compressed length: 24.75 in.
• Splined input shaft with 27 splines
• Splined output shaft with 28 splines
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment for proper seal life

Product Details

Cardone 66-4163 is part of the CV Axle Assembly line, developed from extensive CV driveline testing and engineering. The design focuses on the failure points commonly seen in original axles, including boot cracking, grease loss, contamination, and vibration from shaft runout. Each shaft is individually verified for straightness to help maintain smooth operation at all speeds. This part cross-references Honda OE numbers 44010S30950 and 44010S30951 for the same application.

Common Problems This Axle Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during turns from worn outer CV joint wear
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured CV boot
• Front-end vibration caused by axle runout or shaft imbalance
• ABS warning light issues after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or incorrect
• Thumping or driveline shake related to a failing CV axle assembly

Installation Notes

• Fits 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, front right.
• 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 manufacturer specifications.
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; replace it with the supplied new nut.
• Install new transaxle seals when replacing CV drive axle assemblies to help prevent leaks.
• If the ABS light remains on after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and wiring near the axle.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers this CV axle assembly to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets through application-specific testing, straightness verification, and improved boot and seal design. The result is a replacement axle built for consistent driveline operation in Honda Prelude front right applications.