TrakMotive GM-8226 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

CV Axle Shaft for Front Right Applications

TrakMotive GM-8226 is a new CV axle shaft for front right driveline service on select GM passenger cars. It is built with a neoprene boot, a male inboard connection, and a conventional outboard joint for direct replacement use on listed applications.

This CV axle shaft is listed for 2005-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix front right, 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo front right, 2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala front right SS, and 2008-2009 Buick Allure and Buick LaCrosse front right. The GM-8226 part number is also referenced in common aftermarket interchange listings for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8226
• New replacement axle shaft
• Front right position
• Neoprene boot material
• Male inboard shaft connection
• Conventional outboard joint type
• Includes axle nut with self-lock design
• Axle nut thread size: M27x2
• Overall compressed length: 25.79 in. (655 mm)
• Inboard splines: 39
• Outboard splines: 33
• ABS tone ring not included

Product Details

TrakMotive GM-8226 is a CV axle shaft for front right driveline repair on select Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles. It is built as a new unit with a 39-spline inboard side, 33-spline outboard side, and a 25.79-inch compressed length to match the listed fitments. The included axle nut uses a hex head, self-lock design, and M27x2 thread size. TrakMotive identifies this axle line as part of its CV Axle Shaft product range, and the manufacturer notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification for the company.

Cross-reference part numbers for the same application include Cardone New 66-1435 and Dayco 72354.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores front right axle function after CV joint wear
• Addresses clicking or popping during turns from a worn axle assembly
• Helps correct vibration caused by a damaged or imbalanced axle shaft
• Replaces a torn boot or contaminated CV joint assembly
• Supports repair after spline, seal, or joint damage on the listed vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify spline count, compressed length, and axle nut thread size before installation. This axle is listed without an ABS tone ring, and TrakMotive notes that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted. Confirm the vehicle’s front right application and compare the original axle configuration to the part specifications before assembly.

Quality Assurance

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