TrakMotive HY-8251 CV Axle Shaft - Front Right

TrakMotive HY-8251 CV Axle Shaft for Kia Forte Front Right

TrakMotive HY-8251 is a new CV axle shaft for the front right position on select 2011-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, and Forte5 applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, 27 inboard splines, 27 outboard splines, and a toothed ABS tone ring with 46 teeth for the specified fitments.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: HY-8251
• Front right axle shaft for select Kia compact models
• New construction with male inboard shaft connection
• Conventional outboard joint type and conventional outboard shaft connection style
• Neoprene boot material for drivetrain protection
• ABS tone ring included; toothed ring with 46 teeth
• Axle nut included with M22 x 1.5 thread, 32 mm hex size, and stake locking type
• Overall compressed length: 37.03 in. (940.5 mm)

Detailed Description

TrakMotive HY-8251 is a CV axle shaft engineered for front right service on 2011-2013 Kia Forte, 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 models. This axle shaft uses a male inboard connection, a conventional outboard joint, and matching 27-spline counts at both ends to support the listed applications. The included toothed ABS ring and axle nut help match the original equipment-style configuration for vehicles equipped with ABS.

TrakMotive’s CV axle shaft line focuses on replacement driveline components for passenger vehicles, and HY-8251 follows that approach with application-specific dimensions and hardware details. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-3744 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Clicking or popping noises during turns caused by worn CV joints
• Vibration from a damaged or unbalanced front axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a deteriorated axle boot
• ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring or incorrect axle configuration
• Driveline noise from spline wear or joint wear at the front right axle position

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front right fitment by year, model, spline count, axle length, and ABS configuration before installation. Confirm the axle nut thread size, hex size, and locking style match the vehicle specification. Inspect the hub, seals, and surrounding suspension components during replacement to help prevent repeat driveline noise or leakage.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, reflecting controlled production and quality management practices.