TrakMotive GM-8398 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

Front Right CV Axle Shaft for Malibu and LaCrosse

TrakMotive GM-8398 is a new front right CV axle shaft for select Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse applications. It is built with spline-style shaft connections, a conventional outboard joint, and the correct compressed length for the listed vehicles.

The TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft line focuses on application-specific driveline replacement parts. GM-8398 follows that approach with a direct-fit design for the front right position on the listed Malibu and LaCrosse models.

Key Features

• Part number GM-8398
• New CV axle shaft for the front right position
• Inboard joint type: male
• Inboard shaft connection: spline
• Outboard joint type: conventional
• Outboard shaft connection: spline
• 34 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines
• Overall compressed length: 37.8 in. (960 mm)
• Axle nut included with standard locking type
• Axle nut thread size: M24 x 1.5
• No ABS tone ring included

Detailed Description

TrakMotive GM-8398 is a replacement CV axle shaft engineered for front right driveline service on 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017-2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, and 2019 Buick LaCrosse applications. It is a new axle assembly with the specified spline counts, axle nut dimensions, and compressed length needed for the listed fitments. If you are searching for a front right CV axle shaft for 2017-2018 Chevrolet Malibu or a front right axle for 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse, GM-8398 matches those applications directly.

This part cross-references 84337416 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or popping from a worn CV joint during turns
• Vibration from a damaged or out-of-spec axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a failed axle assembly
• Noise from spline wear or joint wear in the front right driveline
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the front wheel

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s build details before ordering, especially for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu with VIN Z (4th digit) and the 2019 Buick LaCrosse through 01/14/19. Confirm the front right position, axle nut thread size, spline counts, and overall compressed length against the original part before installation. ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, and this axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this AAR CV Axle Shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company also identifies itself as ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified, reflecting controlled manufacturing and quality management practices.