TrakMotive TO-8018 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

CV Axle Shaft for Toyota Corolla, Celica and More

TrakMotive TO-8018 is a new CV axle shaft built for front-left applications on select Toyota, Chevrolet, and Geo vehicles. It is engineered with a neoprene boot, a 48-tooth toothed ABS ring, and a supplied axle nut to support a direct replacement for worn driveline components.

This CV axle shaft is part of the TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft line, which focuses on replacement driveline components for common import and domestic applications. For shoppers searching for a Toyota Corolla front left CV axle shaft or a Chevrolet Prizm front left axle replacement, TO-8018 provides the fitment and hardware details needed for a confident match.

Key Features

• New CV axle shaft for front-left installation
• Neoprene boot material for driveline protection
• 48-tooth toothed ABS ring with tone ring included
• Male inboard shaft connection with conventional outboard joint
• 23 inboard splines and 26 outboard splines
• Axle nut included with M22 x 1.5 thread, 30 mm hex size, and cotter pin locking type
• Overall compressed length: 24.06 in. (611 mm)
• TrakMotive TO-8018 part number for catalog matching

Detailed Description

TrakMotive TO-8018 is a front-left CV axle shaft for 1990-1993 Toyota Celica, 1993-2002 Toyota Corolla, 1993-1997 Geo Prizm, and 1998-2002 Chevrolet Prizm. It is built as a new replacement axle with a male inboard connection, conventional outboard joint design, and the specified spline counts to match the listed applications. The included ABS tone ring and toothed ring design support vehicles equipped for ABS-related wheel speed sensing, while the neoprene boot helps protect the joint assembly from road contamination.

Cross-reference part numbers for the same application include Cardone New 66-5126 and Gates 6993.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Clicking or popping during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration during acceleration caused by axle wear
• Torn boot or grease loss at the joint
• ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring area
• Excessive play or noise from a failing front-left axle shaft

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and front-left position before ordering. Confirm axle nut thread size, hex size, spline counts, and overall compressed length against the original part. Because ABS axles can fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, compare the original axle configuration and sensor setup before installation. Always inspect seals, hub condition, and surrounding suspension components during replacement.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive lists this axle shaft as a new part and backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also states ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, reflecting controlled production and quality management practices for this driveline component.