Cardone 66-8047 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Cardone CV Axle Assembly for Mazda MPV

Cardone CV Axle Assembly 66-8047 is a new front left driveline replacement for 1989-1998 Mazda MPV applications. Built with attention to axle straightness, boot durability, and seal fit, it is engineered for smooth operation and reduced vibration.

For Mazda MPV owners searching for a front left CV axle assembly, part number 66-8047 provides a direct-fit replacement with ABS ring integration and a new spindle nut included for service convenience.

Key Features

• Fits 1989-1998 Mazda MPV, front left
• Cardone CV Axle Assembly, part number 66-8047
• ABS ring included with 44 teeth
• New axle retaining nut supplied
• Splined 26-tooth input and output shaft connections
• Neoprene boot design with added bellows where needed to reduce stress and cracking
• Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped for a secure seal
• High-temperature, high-torque grease for driveline service
• Individually verified shaft straightness for vibration control
• Transmission seal diameter is precision-machined after heat treatment

Product Details

Cardone’s CV Axle Assembly line is engineered around common failure points found in original CV drive axles. The boot design addresses bellows stress and ozone cracking, while shaft verification helps maintain smooth, vibration-free performance at speed. This 66-8047 axle is built for the front left position on Mazda MPV models and includes the ABS ring needed for proper wheel speed signal operation.

This part cross-references Mazda OE numbers M08025600 and MD0725600 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or snapping noise during hard turns and acceleration
• Grease leakage around the axle boot or suspension area
• Front-end vibration caused by axle runout or shaft imbalance
• ABS warning light triggered by a damaged sensor ring or related axle component
• Grinding or binding from a worn outer CV joint

Installation Notes

• Fits 1989-1998 Mazda MPV, front left
• Do not let the CV axle hang unsupported during service
• Use a torque wrench for the spindle nut and tighten to manufacturer specifications
• Do not reuse the prevailing-torque axle nut; replace it with the supplied nut
• Install new transaxle seals when replacing CV drive axle assemblies
• Inspect ABS sensor wiring and the ring area during installation to avoid signal issues

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests CV drive axles to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets. Each shaft is checked for straightness to help reduce vibration, and the assembly is built with materials and sealing details chosen to improve durability in daily driveline service.