TrakMotive GM-8217 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left or Front Right

CV Axle Shaft for GM-8217 Applications

TrakMotive GM-8217 is a new CV axle shaft for front-wheel-drive service on select Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Pontiac Pursuit, and Saturn Ion applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, a self-locking axle nut, and direct-fit spline counts for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8217
• New axle shaft with male inboard shaft connection
• Conventional outboard joint type and conventional outboard shaft connection
• 27 inboard splines and 33 outboard splines
• Overall compressed length: 23.07 in. (586 mm)
• Neoprene boot material for driveline protection
• Axle nut included with hex head, M20 x 1.5 thread, and self-lock design
• No ABS tone ring included
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Detailed Description

TrakMotive GM-8217 is a CV axle shaft engineered for front left and front right positions on select 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, and 2007 Pontiac G5 models with the MU3 option. This axle shaft uses a male inboard connection, a conventional outboard joint, and the specified spline counts to match the listed driveline applications. TrakMotive CV axle shafts are backed by ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing practices, and this part includes the axle nut specified for the application.

This part cross-references Cardone New 66-1375 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or popping noises during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration or shudder during acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Torn or leaking axle boot conditions that expose the joint to contamination
• Excessive driveline play caused by worn splines or joint wear
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the front wheels

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s MU3 option, position, spline count, and axle length before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses ABS, since this axle does not include an ABS tone ring and ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted. Inspect the hub, seals, and mating components for wear before installing the new axle shaft, and torque the included axle nut to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive manufactures this CV axle shaft under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified processes. The part is new and carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty.