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TrakMotive MZ-8142 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left
| Brand | TrakMotive MZ-8142 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left |
| Abs Tone Ring Included | No |
| Axle Bolt Hex Size (mm) | 12.8 |
| Axle Bolt Length (mm) | 75 |
| Axle Bolt Thread Size | M10*1.5 |
| Axle Nut Included | No |
| Boot Material | Neoprene |
| Inboard Joint Type | Male |
| Inboard Shaft Connection Style | Male |
| New Or Remanufactured | New |
| Number Of Bolt Holes | 1 |
| Number Of Inboard Splines | 26 |
| Number Of Outboard Shaft Bolts | 1 |
| Number Of Outboard Splines | 36 |
| Outboard Joint Type | Audi Style Spline Bolt |
| Outboard Shaft Connection Style | Audi Style Spline Bolt |
| Overall Compressed Length (in) | 22.68 |
| Overall Compressed Length (mm) | 576 |
| Product line | CV Axle Shaft |
| Fits | Mazda · 2 vehicles |
New CV axle shaft. Built as a direct replacement for driveline service.
Neoprene boot material. Helps resist wear while keeping the joint protected.
ISO certified company. Manufactured under quality systems for consistent fit and finish.
Cross-references Cardone New 66-8160, Cardone Reman 60-8160 and TrakMotive MZ-8142 for the same application. See all 22.
CV Axle Shaft for Mazda 3 Front Left
TrakMotive MZ-8142 is a new CV axle shaft for the front left position on select Mazda 3 applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, a male inboard connection, and an Audi-style spline bolt outboard joint for direct driveline service on the listed vehicles.
Key Features
- Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
- Part number: MZ-8142
- New axle shaft construction
- Neoprene boot material
- Male inboard shaft connection style
- Audi-style spline bolt outboard joint
- 26 inboard splines and 36 outboard splines
- Overall compressed length: 22.68 in. (576 mm)
- Axle bolt thread size: M10 x 1.5
- Axle bolt hex size: 12.8 mm
- Axle bolt length: 75 mm
- No axle nut included
- No ABS tone ring included
Product Details
TrakMotive MZ-8142 is a driveline replacement CV axle shaft for 2004 Mazda 3 front left and 2005 Mazda 3 front left applications, including the 2005 Mazda 3 front left with ABS and an outboard joint retained by bolt. This part number is also referenced as MZ-8142 in TrakMotive listings and cross-references Cardone New 66-8160 and Cardone Reman 60-8160 for the same application. TrakMotive manufactures this axle as a new component and notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company processes.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Clicking or popping during turns from a worn CV joint
- Vibration under acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
- Torn boot or grease loss at the CV joint
- Clunking or looseness in the front driveline
- Axle service needs on a Mazda 3 front left driveline repair
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s front left axle configuration before installation, especially the 2005 Mazda 3 with ABS and bolt-retained outboard joint. Confirm spline count, axle bolt thread size, and compressed length against the removed shaft. The axle nut is not included, and this axle does not include an ABS tone ring.
Quality Assurance
TrakMotive MZ-8142 is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The brand also states that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, and that its manufacturing follows ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems.
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | Automatic | 2.0L | L4 | Front Left | w/ ABS; O.B. Joint Retained by Bolt; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | Automatic | 2.0L | L4 | Front Left | CV Axle Shaft |
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