TrakMotive GM-8243 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

CV Axle Shaft for Equinox, Torrent, and Vue

TrakMotive GM-8243 is a new CV axle shaft for the front left position on select Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn Vue applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, a conventional outboard joint, and a male inboard connection for direct driveline replacement on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8243
• Front left axle shaft for listed 2008-2010 applications
• New construction, not remanufactured
• Neoprene boot material
• Male inboard shaft connection style
• Conventional outboard shaft connection style
• Includes axle nut with self-lock design
• Axle nut thread size: M24x2
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 24.02 in. (610 mm)

Detailed Description

TrakMotive GM-8243 is a CV axle shaft engineered for front left driveline service on 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent, and 2008-2010 Saturn Vue. It also lists a 2009 Saturn Vue application with VIN 7 (8th digit) and OPT LY7. The axle uses 27 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines, with a hex axle nut head type and a 35.5 mm hex size. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-1468 and Cardone Reman 60-1479 for the same application.

The TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft line focuses on replacement driveline components built for direct-fit service in CV axle applications. GM-8243 follows that product line approach with application-specific dimensions and connection styles for the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn platforms.

What This Part Helps Address

• Clicking or popping during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration or shudder from a damaged axle shaft
• Torn boot conditions that can lead to grease loss and joint wear
• Axle noise caused by spline or joint wear
• Front left driveline failure on listed Equinox, Torrent, and Vue vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front left position, spline count, axle nut thread size, and compressed length before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses the listed non-ABS configuration, since this axle does not include an ABS tone ring. For 2009 Saturn Vue, check VIN 7 (8th digit) and OPT LY7 before ordering GM-8243.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company also notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, supporting controlled manufacturing and quality management for driveline components.