Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot
Driveshaft Slip Yoke BootSpecial Tools:
Material:
Removal
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft.
^ Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary.
5. 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.
Installation
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 oz) of TEK676 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.
7. Install the driveshaft.