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TrakMotive GM-8438 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left
| Brand | TrakMotive GM-8438 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left |
| Abs Tone Ring Included | No |
| Axle Nut Head Type | Hex |
| Axle Nut Height (in) | 0.87 |
| Axle Nut Height (mm) | 22 |
| Axle Nut Hex Size (in) | 1.25 |
| Axle Nut Hex Size (mm) | 31.8 |
| Axle Nut Included | Yes |
| Axle Nut Length (in) | 1.45 |
| Axle Nut Length (mm) | 36.72 |
| Axle Nut Locking Type | Stake |
| Axle Nut Thread Size | M24*1.5 |
| Boot Material | Neoprene |
| Inboard Joint Type | Male+long |
| Inboard Shaft Connection Style | Spline |
| New Or Remanufactured | New |
| Number Of Inboard Splines | 34 |
| Number Of Outboard Splines | 30 |
| Outboard Joint Type | Conventional |
| Outboard Shaft Connection Style | Spline |
| Overall Compressed Length (in) | 26.63 |
| Overall Compressed Length (mm) | 676.5 |
| Product line | AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| Fits | Chevrolet and GMC · 8 vehicles |
OE-style replacement. New CV axle shaft with spline connections for straightforward installation.
Neoprene boot. Helps resist wear while keeping the joint protected.
Axle nut included. Comes ready with a hex nut and stake locking type.
Cross-references TrakMotive GM-8438, 84112019 and 84242100 for the same application. See all 4.
TrakMotive GM-8438 CV Axle Shaft
The TrakMotive GM-8438 is a new front left CV axle shaft for select Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain applications. Built as an AAR CV axle shaft, it follows the OE AAR design on 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and serves updated-design 2018-2020 Equinox and Terrain front left applications.
Key Features
- Brand: TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft
- Part number: GM-8438
- Front left axle shaft for select Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain models
- New construction with neoprene boot material
- Inboard joint type: Male+Long with spline connection
- Outboard joint type: Conventional with spline connection
- Axle nut included with hex head, stake locking type, M24 x 1.5 thread
- No ABS tone ring included
- Overall compressed length: 26.63 in. (676.5 mm)
Product Details
The GM-8438 is engineered for front left driveline service on 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox, front left; 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, front left; 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, front left; 2020 GMC Terrain, front left; and 2018-2019 GMC Terrain, front left. This TrakMotive CV axle shaft uses 34 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines, with a neoprene boot and a conventional outboard joint for direct replacement service. TrakMotive identifies this AAR CV axle shaft as part of its GM-8438 line, and the same application cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286).
What It Helps Address
- Clicking or popping during turns caused by worn CV joints
- Vibration or shudder from a damaged axle shaft
- Grease leakage from a torn or deteriorated boot
- Driveline noise from spline or joint wear
- Front left axle replacement needs on Equinox and Terrain models
Installation Notes
Verify front left fitment by year, make, model, and OE configuration before installation. The axle nut is included and uses a 31.8 mm (1.25 in.) hex size with M24 x 1.5 thread and stake locking type. ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, and this axle does not include an ABS tone ring.
Quality Assurance
TrakMotive states this part is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company is ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified, supporting controlled manufacturing and product consistency for driveline replacement parts.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Equinox | FWD | — | — | Front Left | OE AAR design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Equinox | FWD | — | — | Front Left | OE AAR design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Equinox | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2020 | GMC | Terrain | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Equinox | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | Updated Design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2019 | GMC | Terrain | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | Updated Design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Equinox | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | Updated Design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
| 2018 | GMC | Terrain | — | 1.5L | L4 | Front Left | Updated Design; AAR CV Axle Shaft |
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