Cardone 66-5002 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Toyota Tercel

Restore smooth driveline operation with this Cardone CV axle assembly, part number 66-5002. It is built for the front left position on 1983-1988 Toyota Tercel applications and is engineered to address common causes of CV axle noise, vibration, and boot failure.

Cardone’s CV axle line focuses on OE-style performance with attention to the details that affect durability, including boot design, shaft straightness, and seal surface quality. For Toyota Tercel front left CV axle replacement, 66-5002 is a direct-fit driveline solution for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Fits 1983-1988 Toyota Tercel, front left
• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-5002
• ABS ring included
• Spindle nut included
• Castle-style axle nut locking type
• Splined input shaft connection, 20-spline
• Splined output shaft connection, 23-spline
• New axle retaining nut supplied for installation
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• Shafts are individually verified for straightness to reduce vibration
• Precision-machined transmission seal diameter supports long seal life

Product Details

This CV axle assembly is designed for the front left side of the Toyota Tercel and is built to replace worn or damaged driveline components that can cause clicking on turns, grease leakage, or vibration under acceleration. Cardone engineers its CV drive axles to address common failure points seen in original units, including boot cracking, seal wear, and shaft runout. The result is a replacement axle focused on stable operation and consistent fitment for the specified Toyota Tercel years.

This part cross-references Toyota 4342016040 and 4342016042 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Clicking or snapping noises during hard turns
• Grease on the chassis or suspension from a ruptured outer boot
• Front-end vibration caused by a bent or out-of-spec axle shaft
• Thumping or shuddering during acceleration
• ABS warning light concerns after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged

Installation Notes

• Fits 1983-1988 Toyota Tercel, front left
• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service
• Use a torque wrench on the retaining nut and tighten to manufacturer specifications
• Do not reuse a prevailing-torque lock nut; install the new nut supplied with the unit
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV axle assemblies to help prevent leaks
• Inspect the ABS sensor, wiring, and ring during installation to avoid signal issues

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this CV axle assembly using engineering and testing practices developed around OE-level driveline performance. Each shaft is checked for straightness, and the boot and seal details are designed to support reliable operation in the listed Toyota Tercel applications. Part number 66-5002 is a new replacement component.