TrakMotive GM-8231 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

CV Axle Shaft for Front Right Applications

TrakMotive GM-8231 is a new CV axle shaft for front right applications on select Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura models. It is built with a neoprene boot, includes the axle nut, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8231
• New construction for direct driveline service
• Front right position
• Female inboard shaft connection style
• Conventional outboard joint type
• 27 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines
• Neoprene boot material
• Axle nut included with self-lock design
• Axle nut thread size: M24*2
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 21.42 in. (544 mm)

Product Details

This TrakMotive CV axle shaft is engineered for front right driveline replacement on 2007-2009 Pontiac G6, 2007-2008 Saturn Aura, 2009 Saturn Aura, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu New Style, and 2009-2012 Chevrolet Malibu models with option MH2. The GM-8231 configuration uses a female inboard connection, a conventional outboard joint, and the specified spline counts to match the listed applications. TrakMotive identifies this part as a new axle assembly, and the company notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing practices.

This part cross-references Cardone Reman 60-1437 and 60-1461 for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Clicking or popping during turns from worn CV joints
• Vibration or shudder during acceleration
• Grease leakage from a damaged axle boot
• Excessive play in the front right axle assembly
• Noise from a worn driveline component

Installation Notes

Verify front right fitment by matching the vehicle year, model, option MH2, and axle specifications before installation. Confirm the axle nut thread size, spline count, and overall compressed length against the original part. The included axle nut uses an M24*2 thread and self-lock design. This axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive GM-8231 is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also states that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, and that its products are produced under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems.