TrakMotive HY-8262 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

TrakMotive HY-8262 CV Axle Shaft

TrakMotive HY-8262 is a new CV axle shaft for the front left position on select Kia Forte, Forte Koup, and Forte5 applications. Built with a neoprene boot and supplied with the axle nut, it is a direct replacement for common driveline wear and vibration issues on 2011-2013 Kia Forte front left axle applications.

Key Features

• New CV axle shaft for the front left position
• Overall compressed length: 26 in. (660.5 mm)
• 27 inboard splines and 27 outboard splines
• Male inboard joint with conventional outboard joint
• Neoprene boot material for driveline protection
• ABS tone ring included with 46-tooth toothed ring
• Axle nut included: M22 x 1.5, 32 mm hex, stake type
• TrakMotive HY-8262 cross-references Cardone New 66-3745 and Cardone Reman 60-3745

Detailed Description

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft HY-8262 is engineered for 2011-2013 Kia Forte, 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 front left applications. It features a male inboard shaft connection, a conventional outboard joint, and a 26-inch compressed length to match the specified driveline geometry. The included ABS tone ring uses a 46-tooth toothed design, and the axle nut is supplied with the correct M22 x 1.5 thread size and 32 mm hex head for the listed applications. TrakMotive positions this CV axle shaft as a new replacement part built under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing controls.

This part number, HY-8262, is a practical OE-style replacement for Kia Forte front left axle service where clicking, vibration, torn boots, or joint wear have affected drivability. It is also a direct search match for shoppers looking for a 2011-2013 Kia Forte front left CV axle shaft, a 2011-2013 Kia Forte Koup front left axle, or a 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 front left driveline replacement.

What It Helps Fix

• Clicking or popping during turns from worn CV joints
• Vibration under acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Grease loss and contamination from a torn boot
• ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring or sensor signal path
• Driveline noise caused by excessive axle wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front left fitment by year, model, and axle configuration before installation. Inspect the hub, transmission seal, and surrounding suspension components for wear before installing the new axle. Use the supplied axle nut and follow the vehicle service procedure for proper torque and staking. Confirm ABS ring alignment and sensor clearance after installation.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive manufactures this CV axle shaft under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems. The manufacturer also states a limited lifetime warranty for this part.