Cardone 66-5168 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Toyota and Lexus

Cardone 66-5168 is a new front left CV axle assembly engineered for select Toyota and Lexus applications. It is built for smooth driveline operation, with a verified straight shaft, a new spindle nut, and an ABS ring included for proper system function.

Compatible With 1997-2004 Toyota Avalon, 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, 1999-2003 Toyota Solara, 1997-2001 Lexus ES300, and 1997-2001 Toyota Camry front left applications. This part cross-references Toyota 4342006170 for the same application.

Key Features

• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-5168
• Front left position for select Toyota and Lexus vehicles
• ABS ring included with 48 teeth
• New spindle nut included
• Splined input shaft with 24 splines
• Splined output shaft with 30 splines
• Compressed length: 25.6875 in.
• Neoprene boots with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and ozone cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a tight seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline service

Product Details

Cardone’s CV axle engineering focuses on the failure points that commonly affect original drive axles, including boot cracking, seal wear, and vibration from shaft runout. The axle shaft is individually checked for straightness to support vibration-free operation at speed, while the transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment to promote long seal life. For Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Solara, and Lexus ES300 front left service, Cardone 66-5168 provides a direct replacement solution built around OE-style fit and function.

Common Problems This Axle Can Address

• Clicking or snapping during turns from a worn outer CV joint
• Grease leakage from a ruptured outer boot
• Vibration or thump under acceleration from axle runout or wear
• ABS warning light after axle replacement when the sensor ring is damaged or incorrect
• Grinding noise from the front end caused by CV joint deterioration

Installation Notes

• Fits 1997-2004 Toyota Avalon, front left; 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, front left; 1999-2003 Toyota Solara, front left; 1997-2001 Lexus ES300, front left; and 1997-2001 Toyota Camry, front left.
• Do not let the 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 a new nut.
• Replace transaxle seals when servicing CV axle assemblies to avoid leaks.
• If the vehicle uses an ABS sensor ring or wiring near the axle, inspect it carefully during installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this CV axle assembly using engineering and testing practices developed to meet or exceed OE performance targets. Each shaft is verified for straightness, and the assembly uses materials and sealing details selected to support consistent driveline operation in daily service.