Left front CV shaft assembly

SONNY9996

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2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2.7L
V6
AWD
AUTOMATIC
145,000 MILES

Took CV shaft off left front to replace and found that the spline that enters transmission is larger than the old. Hy-8114 is supposed to be a direct fit replacement. Any answers to why this would be or is it the wrong part for the front.

Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 5:13 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

Yes if the splines are a different size you have the wrong replacement axle.

Here is a guide that will help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Sunday, July 30th, 2017 AT 11:44 AM

SONNY9996

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Yea now trying to figure out which CV shaft assembly I need since apparently the transmission differs from what was in this car in the first place found tranny part number but guess I'll be heading to the dealership to see if they can assist in finding the replacement part or least part number for CV shaft assembly

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Sunday, July 30th, 2017 AT 12:52 PM

KEN L

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Hello,

They have them on Amaazon for about $50.00 bucks

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VM62TR8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00VM62TR8&linkId=a2b97a3ab32099c3a524c4343542993b

Get one for each side.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, July 31st, 2017 AT 11:58 AM

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Yea I got part number h8114 for the awd but apparently for this model awd you need the h8113 Wich is a 27 spline not a 28 but thanks for your help much appreciated

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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 11:26 AM