Driveshaft Slip Yoke

Driveshaft Slip Yoke





Special Tool(s)

Disassembly

1. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tubes.





2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft.
1 Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
2 Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft.





3. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft.
^ Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary.

4. Inspect the lubricant on the driveshaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the driveshaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Install new components as necessary.

Assembly
1. Position the new small driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp on the driveshaft stub shaft.





2. Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the driveshaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel.





3. Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.





4. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.
1 Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with approximately 10 grams (0.24 ounces) of grease.
2 Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.
3 Align the blind splines, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.





5. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
1 Remove any excess grease from the slip-yoke boot and driveshaft slip-yoke surfaces.
2 Position the slip-yoke boot in the slip-yoke boot groove.
3 Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
^ Measure from the stub shaft weld to the U-joint centerline.

4 Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.





6. Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.