Front CV Axle Shaft Assembly, Driver Or Passenger Side, For 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

A Front CV Axle Shaft for the Silverado 1500

This is a front CV axle shaft assembly built for the 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, cross-referenced to OE numbers 26069244 and 26020730, available for either the driver or passenger side. If you're hearing a clicking noise when turning, feeling a vibration that gets worse with speed, or seeing grease flung around the wheel well, this axle replaces the complete shaft and both CV joints as one assembly.

Why CV Axles Wear on a Truck This Age

A CV, or constant velocity, axle transmits power from the differential to the wheel while allowing for suspension travel and steering angle changes, which means the joints at each end are constantly flexing every time the truck turns or the suspension moves over a bump. On a Silverado 1500 from this era, the neoprene boots that seal grease inside each CV joint harden and crack with age and mileage, and once a boot fails, dirt and water contaminate the joint and accelerate wear from there, which is why CV axle failure becomes more common as these trucks pass the 100,000-mile mark.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE numbers 26069244 and 26020730
• 6-hole flange input shaft with a 33-tooth external spline output shaft
• Sealed neoprene boot pre-packed with high-temperature moly grease
• Built from alloy and carbon steel for durability

Specifications

• OE numbers: 26069244, 26020730
• Position: Front, driver or passenger side
• Overall compressed length: 21-23 in. (530-585mm)
• Input: 6-hole flange
• Output: 33-tooth external spline
• Material: Alloy steel and carbon steel
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Fits the 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front driver or passenger side. Because the Silverado 1500 was offered with multiple drivetrain configurations and front suspension setups across this model run, it's worth confirming the OE numbers above against your specific truck before ordering, particularly if your Silverado has 4WD versus 2WD or has had prior drivetrain work.

Signs Your CV Axle Needs Replacing

A failing CV axle typically shows up as a clicking or popping noise when turning, especially at low speed and full steering lock, a vibration that increases with vehicle speed, or grease visibly flung around the inside of the wheel well from a torn boot. Because a torn boot lets contamination into the joint even before the joint itself starts making noise, catching a cracked or torn boot early and replacing the axle before the joint itself is damaged can sometimes be the difference between a straightforward parts swap and a more involved repair.

Why Replace the Complete Axle Assembly

While a torn boot alone can sometimes be repaired by itself, once a CV joint has been exposed to contamination or has started making noise, the joint itself has usually sustained wear that a boot replacement alone won't fix. Replacing the complete axle assembly, pre-packed with fresh grease and a new sealed boot, means starting with a joint that hasn't been contaminated, rather than repacking grease into a joint that may already be worn from the failure that led to the boot tearing in the first place.

Installation Notes

Replacing a front CV axle means removing the wheel, disconnecting the axle from the hub and from the differential or transfer case side, and separating any suspension components blocking axle removal on that side. Because the axle nut is torqued to a high factory spec, having the truck's weight on the ground or the wheel blocked to prevent rotation makes removing and reinstalling that nut significantly easier than trying to do it with the wheel hanging free.

Ordering Information

This CV axle shaft is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific Silverado's drivetrain? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This CV axle shaft is listed in our Chevrolet collection, along with our Axles & Differential collection, where you'll find other parts for the Silverado.