Jeep Liberty Front CV Axle Shaft Pair, 2002-2007 4WD

A driver and passenger pair of complete front CV half-shafts for the 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty KJ with the 3.7L V6 and 4WD. The Liberty runs independent front suspension, and these shafts connect the front differential to the front hubs.

Cross-references: 66-3351 / 66-3352, Mopar 5066020AA and 5066021AA. The KJ front shafts are a common wear item once the boots crack with age.

Install: break the axle nut loose with the wheel on the ground, then lift, remove the wheel, separate the lower ball joint or knuckle as the vehicle requires, push the outer stub out of the hub and pry the inner joint out of the front differential. Seat the inner circlip fully, torque the new spindle nut to spec and stake or pin it, then top off and check the front differential level.

Replace front axle shafts when you hear clicking or popping in tight turns (worn outer CV joint), feel a shudder under acceleration that follows road speed, or find grease slung around the inside of the wheel from a torn boot. Once a boot splits, water and grit get into the joint and wear it quickly. Both sides have the same miles on them, so if one has failed the other is usually close behind - this listing is a pair, so both are covered in one order.