TrakMotive CH-8266 CV Axle Shaft - Rear Left

CV Axle Shaft for Jeep Compass, Patriot, and Caliber

TrakMotive CH-8266 is a new CV axle shaft for rear left applications on select Jeep, Dodge, and Compass/Patriot platforms. It is built with a neoprene boot, a conventional outboard joint, and a male inboard connection for direct driveline replacement service.

This CV axle shaft is a fitment-based replacement for 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot rear left, 2007-2016 Jeep Compass rear left, 2017 Jeep Compass rear left with classic style and vertical rear door handle, and 2007-2009 Dodge Caliber rear left. TrakMotive CH-8266 is also cross-referenced to Cardone New 66-3598 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: CH-8266
• New axle shaft assembly
• Rear left position
• Neoprene boot material
• Male inboard shaft connection
• Conventional outboard joint type
• 23 inboard splines and 25 outboard splines
• Includes axle nut with M22 x 1.5 thread, 32 mm hex size, and cotter pin locking type
• Overall compressed length: 29.17 in. (741 mm)
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Description

TrakMotive CH-8266 is a CV axle shaft designed for rear left driveline service on the Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Caliber platforms listed above. The axle uses a male inboard shaft connection and a conventional outboard joint, with a neoprene boot to protect the joint area during operation. The included axle nut features a hex head, M22 x 1.5 thread, 32 mm hex size, and cotter pin locking style. TrakMotive identifies this axle as a new part and notes that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted. The brand also states ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification.

Use TrakMotive CH-8266 when replacing a worn or damaged rear left CV axle on 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot, 2007-2016 Jeep Compass, 2017 Jeep Compass classic style with vertical rear door handle, or 2007-2009 Dodge Caliber. The part number CH-8266 helps confirm the correct axle for these rear left applications.

What This Axle Shaft Helps Address

• Clicking or popping from a worn CV joint during acceleration or turning
• Vibration caused by a damaged or out-of-balance axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a torn or deteriorated boot
• Driveline noise from excessive joint wear
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear left wheel

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, axle length, and position before installation. Confirm rear left fitment against the vehicle’s build details, especially on the 2017 Jeep Compass classic style with vertical rear door handle. Inspect the hub, seals, and related suspension components during replacement, and torque the axle nut to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive backs this axle shaft with a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also states ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, supporting controlled production and quality management for CH-8266.