{"product_id":"1999-2006-silverado-1500-front-cv-axle","title":"1999-2006 Silverado 1500 Front CV Axle – Left or Right (Driver or Passenger) CV Joint Axle for Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Alloy \u0026 Carbon Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1999-2006 Silverado 1500 Front CV Axle – Driver or Passenger Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1999-2006 Silverado 1500 front CV axle is a single front CV axle shaft assembly listed for the 1999–2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, for use on either the driver or the passenger side. It is listed under reference numbers 26069244 and 26020730, with an overall compressed length of 21 to 23 inches (530 to 585 mm), a 6-hole flange input and a 33-tooth output spline. Easy Life Markets sells it for truck owners and repair shops who need to replace a worn or noisy front axle on a four-wheel-drive Silverado 1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a four-wheel-drive Silverado 1500 with independent front suspension, each front wheel is driven by its own CV axle running from the front differential. Constant-velocity joints at both ends let the axle deliver power smoothly while the wheel moves up and down and steers left and right. Pickups often carry heavy loads, tow trailers and see rough roads, which is hard on the joints and boots. Once a boot splits, dirt gets in and the joint wears quickly. Read more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Constant-velocity_joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econstant-velocity joint\u003c\/a\u003e for background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x front CV axle shaft assembly (left or right side, as listed by the supplier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axle comes as a complete assembly with joints and boots fitted. Hub nuts and flange bolts are not listed as included. To replace both sides, order two axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front CV axle shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front left (driver) or front right (passenger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26069244, 26020730\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall compressed length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21–23 in (530–585 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput end:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-hole flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-tooth external spline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neoprene, pre-packed with high-temperature moly grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alloy steel and carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJFU26591790001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChecking Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists this axle for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999–2006, front left or front right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-wheel-drive Silverado 1500 trucks do not have front CV axles, and heavier-duty versions use different front axles. Please check these points before ordering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm four-wheel drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e This axle is only for trucks with a driven front axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the part number\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Chevrolet or GM parts catalogue using your VIN and compare it with 26069244 or 26020730.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the ends.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a 6-hole flange at the differential end and 33 splines at the hub end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the old axle\u003c\/strong\u003e compressed and compare it with 21–23 in (530–585 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with your VIN and we will help you check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns Your Front CV Axle Needs Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicking or popping when turning in four-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease splattered around the inside of the wheel or on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA split or loose CV boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration or shudder when accelerating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking from the front when engaging four-wheel drive or pulling away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHub bearings, ball joints and front differential issues can produce similar noises, so inspect the front end before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak the hub nut loose with the truck on the ground, then lift and support it securely on stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the wheel and, following your service manual, free the outer end of the axle from the hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbolt the 6-hole flange from the front differential and remove the old axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the flange faces, fit the new axle and tighten all fasteners to the specified torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the front differential fluid and road test in two-wheel and four-wheel drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation is recommended if you are not comfortable working on steering, suspension and drivetrain parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for Trucks That Tow or Go Off-Road\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Silverado tows, carries heavy loads or leaves the pavement, check the front axle boots more often. Mud, branches and rocks can tear a boot, and a joint that runs without grease wears fast. Lifted trucks and leveling kits increase the angle the joints run at, which can shorten their life. Keeping the ride height within normal limits and checking the boots regularly helps your 1999-2006 Silverado 1500 front CV axle last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Side or Both?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one axle, which is ideal if only one side has failed. When the other side has similar mileage and its boot is cracking, it can be worth replacing both at once so the truck drives evenly and you avoid a second repair soon after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTools and Parts to Have Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost jobs need a large socket and breaker bar for the hub nut, sockets for the flange bolts, a torque wrench, jack stands rated for the truck's weight, and a pry bar or puller to free the axle from the hub if it is tight. New hub nuts are a good idea if your service manual calls for them. Keep clean rags and parts cleaner to hand for the flange faces and hub splines, and check that you have the correct fluid for the front differential in case it needs a top-up after the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This CV Axle Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis axle suits owners of a four-wheel-drive 1999–2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, fleet maintenance teams and independent workshops who have confirmed the reference number, flange style and spline count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Chevrolet or GM part?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is an unbranded aftermarket CV axle listed under reference numbers 26069244 and 26020730. It is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many axles do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e One. It is listed for either the left or the right front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a two-wheel-drive Silverado?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Two-wheel-drive trucks do not use front CV axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the 1999-2006 Silverado 1500 Front CV Axle at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order this front CV axle directly from this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2007-2020-escalade-front-cv-axle\"\u003e2007-2020 Escalade front CV axle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cv-axle-shaft-assembly-2-pieces-front-left-right-driver-and-passenger-side-automotive-replacement-cv-joint-axles-pair-compatible-with-2003-2022-toyota-4runner-alloy-steel-carbon-steel\"\u003eCV axle pair for 2003–2022 Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cv-axle-shaft-assembly-2-pieces-front-left-right-side-driver-and-passenger-side-automotive-replacement-cv-joint-axles-pair-compatible-with-2006-2010-hummer-h3-alloy-steel-carbon-steel\"\u003eCV axle pair for 2006–2010 Hummer H3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cv-joints-axles\"\u003eCV joints and axles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transmission-drivetrain\"\u003etransmission and drivetrain\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auto-parts\"\u003eauto parts\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/17661024\/96dd42ad-6c67-43cc-9f83-c431d0e5b9f4.jpg\" alt=\"1999-2006 Silverado 1500 front CV axle\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46972153921697,"sku":"CJFU26591790001","price":411.98,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/22fe1a64-a626-4f6e-86c7-22dd4ac2f841.jpg?v=1788596444","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/1999-2006-silverado-1500-front-cv-axle","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}