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CV Axle Shaft

TrakMotive MZ-8118 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

Brand TrakMotive MZ-8118
Position Front Left
Abs Ring Tooth Count 44
Abs Ring Type Toothed
Abs Tone Ring Included Yes
Axle Nut Head Type Hex
Axle Nut Height (in) 4/5
Axle Nut Height (mm) 20
Axle Nut Hex Size (in) 1 1/4
Axle Nut Hex Size (mm) 31.8
Axle Nut Included Yes
Axle Nut Length (in) 1 1/3
Axle Nut Length (mm) 34.4
Axle Nut Locking Type Stake
Axle Nut Thread Size M22*1.5
Boot Material Neoprene
Inboard Joint Type Male
Inboard Shaft Connection Style Male
New Or Remanufactured New
Number Of Inboard Splines 26
Number Of Outboard Splines 26
Outboard Joint Type Conventional
Outboard Shaft Connection Style Conventional
Overall Compressed Length (in) 23.98
Overall Compressed Length (mm) 609
Product line CV Axle Shaft
Fits Mazda, Ford, and Mercury · 25 vehicles

New axle shaft. Fresh replacement part with a neoprene boot for dependable sealing.

ABS tone ring included. Built with a toothed ring and 44 teeth for ABS signal pickup.

Hardware included. Comes with the axle nut for a more complete install.

Cross-references Cardone New 66-2040, Cardone Reman 60-2040 and Cardone Reman 60-8121 for the same application. See all 35.

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CV Axle Shaft for Mazda Protege and Ford Escort

TrakMotive MZ-8118 is a new CV axle shaft for front left applications on select Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer models. It is built with a neoprene boot, 26 inboard splines, 26 outboard splines, and an included axle nut for a direct replacement on listed ABS and non-ABS applications.

Key Features

  • New CV axle shaft for front left driveline service
  • Overall compressed length: 23.98 in. (609 mm)
  • 26-spline inboard and 26-spline outboard connection
  • Neoprene boot material for CV joint protection
  • ABS tone ring included with 44-tooth toothed ring
  • Hex axle nut included, M22 x 1.5 thread, stake locking type
  • Inboard joint type: male; outboard joint type: conventional
  • TrakMotive MZ-8118 cross-references Cardone New 66-2040 for the same application

Product Details

This TrakMotive CV axle shaft is engineered for front left driveline replacement on 1994-2003 Mazda Protege, 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, 1994-1999 Mercury Tracer, and select Ford Escort models. The MZ-8118 uses a 26-spline male inboard connection and a conventional outboard joint, with an ABS tone ring included for listed ABS-equipped vehicles. TrakMotive positions this axle shaft as a new replacement part built under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing controls.

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 2003 Mazda Protege, front left.
  • Fits 1999-2001 Mazda Protege, front left.
  • Fits 1999-2002 Mazda Protege, front left.
  • Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, front left, w/ ABS.
  • Fits 1997-1999 Ford Escort, front left, w/ ABS; Exc. ZX2.
  • Fits 2001-2002 Ford Escort, front left, w/ ABS; Exc. ZX2.
  • Fits 2000 Ford Escort, front left.
  • Fits 1994-1996 Ford Escort, front left, w/ ABS.
  • Fits 1994-1999 Mercury Tracer, front left, w/ ABS.

Common Repair Uses

  • Restores driveline transfer when a worn axle causes vibration or clicking during turns
  • Addresses torn boot conditions that can lead to grease loss and joint wear
  • Replaces a damaged front left axle on Mazda Protege and Ford Escort applications
  • Supports ABS-equipped vehicles that require a toothed tone ring
  • Helps correct noise from worn CV joints or spline wear

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Verify axle length, spline count, ABS configuration, and axle nut thread size before installation. Confirm the vehicle is a front left application and check the model-year listing carefully, especially for Ford Escort ZX2 exclusions and ABS-specific fitments. The included axle nut uses an M22 x 1.5 thread with a stake locking design. TrakMotive backs this axle shaft with a limited lifetime warranty.

TrakMotive MZ-8118 is a direct-fit CV axle shaft for select Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer front left applications.

This part fits 25 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2003MazdaProtegeAutomatic1.6LL4Front LeftCV Axle Shaft
2003MazdaProtege5AutomaticFront Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
2002FordEscortManualFront Leftw/ ABS; Exc. ZX2; CV Axle Shaft
2002MazdaProtegeAutomatic1.6LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
2002MazdaProtege5AutomaticFront Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
2001FordEscortManualFront Leftw/ ABS; Exc. ZX2; CV Axle Shaft
2001MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic2.0LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
2001MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic1.6LL4Front LeftCV Axle Shaft
2000FordEscortLXManualFront LeftCV Axle Shaft
2000MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
2000MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic1.6LL4Front LeftCV Axle Shaft
1999FordEscortSE EquiManualFront Leftw/ ABS; Exc. ZX2; CV Axle Shaft
1999MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1999MazdaProtegeFWDAutomatic1.6LL4Front LeftCV Axle Shaft
1999MercuryTracerManualFront Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1998FordEscortSE EquiManualFront Leftw/ ABS; Exc. ZX2; CV Axle Shaft
1998MercuryTracerManualFront Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1997FordEscortMidManualFront Leftw/ ABS; Exc. ZX2; CV Axle Shaft
1997MercuryTracerManualFront Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1996FordEscortManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1996MercuryTracerManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1995FordEscortManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1995MercuryTracerManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1994FordEscortManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
1994MercuryTracerManual1.8LL4Front Leftw/ ABS; CV Axle Shaft
Directly replaces or cross-references 35 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Cardone New — 66-2040Cardone Reman — 60-2040Cardone Reman — 60-8121Four Seasons — 92375Four Seasons — 98609TrakMotive — MZ-811840-18479S40-18497S80-377880-568080-569080-569280-5698769324911841132865132740732075CV2098CV2214CV7948CV7956FA502560XAFA502560XBFA502560XCFA502560XRCAFA502560XRCBFA502560XRCCFA722560XAFA722560XBFA5025600BMX-18479MX-18497SMZ-8-8579ANCV47536