TrakMotive GM-8449 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

Front Right CV Axle Shaft for Equinox and Terrain

The TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft GM-8449 is a new front right driveline replacement for select Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, spline-style shaft connections, and the correct axle nut specification for service on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: GM-8449
• New CV axle shaft for front right applications
• Inboard joint type: female
• Inboard shaft connection style: spline
• Outboard joint type: conventional
• Outboard shaft connection style: spline
• Boot material: neoprene
• Axle nut included with stake-style locking type
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 21.73 in. (552 mm)

Product Details

TrakMotive GM-8449 is an AAR CV axle shaft engineered for front right service on 2020-2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with updated design and ID AB7C or ID ABY6, and 2018-2021 GMC Terrain with ID AB7C or ID ABY6. This part number GM-8449 is also referenced under OE cross-reference 84170692 for the same application. The axle uses 27 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines, with a 31.8 mm hex axle nut and M24 x 1.5 thread size.

The AAR CV Axle Shaft line from TrakMotive focuses on direct-fit driveline service parts for vehicles that need accurate spline count, joint style, and compressed length matching. For Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain front right axle replacement work, GM-8449 provides the specified configuration for listed non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores a worn or noisy front right CV axle assembly
• Addresses clicking during turns caused by joint wear
• Replaces a damaged boot or contaminated axle shaft assembly
• Corrects vibration or driveline shudder related to axle wear
• Supports service after axle seal or spline-related damage

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle ID code, axle configuration, and front right position before installation. Confirm spline counts, compressed length, and axle nut thread size against the removed part. Use the included axle nut and follow the vehicle service procedure for staking and torque specifications. This axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and produced by an ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company. That quality framework supports consistent manufacturing control for GM-8449 and related TrakMotive driveline parts.