Front Right CV Axle Shaft - Chevy Malibu 2016-2018, Buick LaCrosse 2018-2019

A Front Right CV Axle Shaft for Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse

This is a complete front right CV axle shaft assembly built for the Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse, OE numbers 84027289, 84283522, 84337416, and 84576600. If you're hearing a clicking noise when turning, feeling a vibration that gets worse with speed, or you've spotted grease flung around your front wheel well, a worn or torn CV axle is one of the most common causes, and this is a complete assembly rather than just a boot or joint.

What a CV Axle Shaft Does

The CV axle is the final link between your transmission and your wheels — it transfers engine power to the wheel while allowing for the up-and-down motion of the suspension and the side-to-side motion of steering, all without interrupting that power delivery. It does this through constant-velocity joints at each end of the shaft, sealed inside rubber boots packed with grease. Once a boot tears, road grime gets into the joint and the grease gets flung out, and from there the joint wears quickly and starts making the clicking or popping noise that's the classic sign of a CV joint on its way out.

Vehicle Coverage

This axle is built for the Chevy Malibu 1.5L (2016, style with VIN Z as the 4th digit, and 2017-2018 with the updated design) and the Buick LaCrosse 2.5L (2018, and 2019 through January 14). Chevrolet made running changes to the Malibu's axle design across this generation, so it's worth confirming your VIN's 4th digit and comparing the OE numbers below against your original part before ordering, rather than assuming fitment from model year alone.

A Note on the Side Designation

This listing and the included package note both identify this as the front right axle. We want to flag that the specification data we have on file for this listing also contains a "front left" placement reference that conflicts with that — rather than picking one and hoping it's right, we're telling you plainly that this discrepancy exists in our source data. Because a CV axle absolutely has to go on the correct side to install correctly, please compare this part's physical shape and spline count against your old axle, or check the OE number stamped on it, before installing. Our Request a Part page can help confirm which side you need if anything's unclear.

OE and Part Numbers

This axle is built to OE numbers 84027289, 84283522, 84337416, and 84576600. Matching any of these against your original part is the most reliable way to confirm this is the correct axle for your vehicle.

Specifications

• Type: CV axle shaft assembly
• Input/output shaft connection: Splined
• Outboard splines: 34
• Inboard splines: 30
• Compressed length: 37.8 inches
• Condition: New

Why This Matters More Than It Seems

A CV joint isn't just a convenience part — it's how power actually reaches the wheel, and a joint that fails completely while driving can leave you stranded or, in a worst case, cause a sudden loss of drive to that wheel. Wikipedia's constant-velocity joint article covers the mechanical principle behind how these joints maintain even rotational speed through an angle, if you want the deeper engineering background on why this design became standard on front-wheel-drive cars.

Installation Notes

Replacing a CV axle typically involves removing the wheel, separating the lower ball joint or strut, releasing the axle nut (which is torqued extremely tight from the factory and often needs an impact wrench), and pulling the old axle from the transmission before the new one seats back in. This is a job that benefits from having the right tools on hand, and we'd recommend professional installation if you're not already set up for suspension and driveline work.

Ordering Information

This axle shaft is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain the process if the side or fitment isn't right for your vehicle.

Related Parts

This axle sits in our transmission and drivetrain collection and our Chevrolet collection. If you're doing broader front-end work on your Malibu, it's worth browsing both collections for other related parts due at the same time.