Cardone 66-4286 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Right

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Acura MDX

Cardone 66-4286 is a new CV axle assembly engineered for rear right applications on the 2007-2013 Acura MDX. It is built around verified shaft straightness, precision-machined sealing surfaces, and boot and grease materials selected to support smooth driveline operation.

For Acura MDX rear right service, this CV axle assembly is designed to address common driveline wear points while maintaining OE-style fit and function. The Cardone CV Axle Assembly line focuses on reducing repeat failure by improving boot durability, joint protection, and shaft consistency.

Key Features

• Fits 2007-2013 Acura MDX, rear right
• Cardone part number 66-4286
• New axle retaining nut included for installation convenience
• Neoprene boots use added bellows where needed to help resist stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease supports long-term joint lubrication
• Shafts are individually checked for straightness to help reduce vibration
• Splined input and output shaft connections
• 28-spline output shaft count
• Stake-style axle nut locking type
• No ABS ring included

Product Details

Cardone 66-4286 is part of the CV Axle Assembly product line, which is built from Cardone’s experience in CV driveline testing and engineering. The design emphasizes boot durability, seal integrity, and shaft runout control to support consistent operation in rear right Acura MDX applications. The compressed length is 27.598 inches, and the assembly is supplied new with a spindle nut included.

This part cross-references Acura 42310STXA01 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noises during turns
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or chassis
• Vibration during acceleration
• Thumping or driveline shudder under load
• Wobble or binding related to a worn rear right CV axle

Installation Notes

• Fits 2007-2013 Acura MDX, rear right
• Do not let the axle hang unsupported during service
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the retaining nut to manufacturer specifications
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV drive axle assemblies
• If ABS concerns appear after installation, inspect the sensor ring, sensor, and wiring for damage

Quality Assurance

Cardone verifies shafts for straightness and runout to help reduce vibration, and the axle sealing surfaces are precision-machined after heat treatment to support seal life. The CV axle design also uses boot and grease materials selected to help resist common failure causes in driveline service.