TrakMotive CH-8280 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

CV Axle Shaft for Jeep Compass and Patriot

TrakMotive CH-8280 is a new CV axle shaft for front left applications on select Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot models. Built as a direct driveline replacement, it supports smooth power transfer from the transaxle to the wheel while matching the listed spline counts and compressed length for the confirmed applications.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: CH-8280
• Front left position
• New axle shaft construction
• Overall compressed length: 24.41 in. (620 mm)
• Inboard joint type: male
• Outboard joint type: conventional
• Inboard splines: 27
• Outboard splines: 28
• Boot material: neoprene
• Axle nut included with M22 x 1.5 thread, 32 mm hex, cotter pin lock
• No ABS tone ring included

Detailed Description

TrakMotive CH-8280 is a CV axle shaft for front left driveline service on 2014-2016 Jeep Compass, front left; 2014-2017 Jeep Patriot, front left; and 2017 Jeep Compass, front left with Classic Style vertical rear door handle. This axle shaft is specified with a male inboard connection, conventional outboard joint, 27 inboard splines, and 28 outboard splines to match the listed vehicle applications. The neoprene boot helps protect the joint assembly, while the included axle nut uses an M22 x 1.5 thread and 32 mm hex size.

This part cross-references OE numbers 52123871AA and 52123871AB for the same application. TrakMotive positions the CH-8280 as a new replacement axle shaft for Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot driveline repair where the original front left axle has worn, clicked, or lost smooth operation.

What This Part Helps Address

• Clicking or popping noises during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration or shudder during acceleration
• Grease leakage from a damaged axle boot
• Excessive play in the front left axle assembly
• Loss of smooth power delivery to the wheel

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and front left position before ordering. Confirm the 27-spline inboard and 28-spline outboard configuration, along with the 24.41 in. compressed length, against the original axle shaft. The axle nut is included and uses a cotter pin locking style; follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and final fastener setup. This axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive backs this CV axle shaft with a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer states that its products are produced under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems.