TrakMotive GM-8409 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft GM-8409

The TrakMotive GM-8409 CV axle shaft is a new front right driveline replacement for select Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore applications. Built as a CV axle shaft for the front right position, it is specified with a 22.89 in. compressed length, 34 inboard splines, and 25 outboard splines for accurate fitment.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8409
• New replacement axle shaft for front right applications
• Inboard joint type: female
• Inboard and outboard shaft connection style: spline
• Boot material: neoprene
• Axle nut included with M24 x 1.5 thread, 36 mm hex size, stake locking type
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 22.89 in. (581.5 mm)

Product Details

This TrakMotive CV axle shaft is built for driveline service on vehicles that use a front right outer assembly configuration. It is listed for 2013-2021 Chevrolet Trax, front right, and 2013-2020 Buick Encore, front right. The GM-8409 uses a conventional outboard joint, a female inboard joint, and spline-to-spline shaft connections to match the specified OE-style layout. TrakMotive identifies this part as a new unit and notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing practices.

This part cross-references 94522006 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or noisy front right CV axle shaft
• Restoring power transfer from the transaxle to the wheel hub
• Addressing clicking, vibration, or binding during turns
• Correcting axle shaft wear at the splines or joints
• Servicing a damaged outer assembly on Chevrolet Trax or Buick Encore models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front right fitment by year, make, model, and axle configuration before installation. Confirm axle nut thread size, hex size, and locking style against the vehicle specification, and inspect the hub, seals, and mating splines for wear before assembly. Because this axle does not include an ABS tone ring, confirm the vehicle does not require one for the application.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive backs this CV axle shaft with 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.