Slip Yoke: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Slip Yoke










Disassembly

1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Front Driveshaft - Front or Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece, Four Wheel Drive (4WD) .

2. NOTE: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or a similar holding fixture.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.

3. Index-mark the driveshaft slip yoke and the stub shaft.





4. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.

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

2. Separate the driveshaft slip yoke from the stub shaft.





5. Remove and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot.





6. Check the lubricant for contamination. If the lubricant feels gritty, clean and inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip yoke for wear. Install new components as necessary.





Assembly

1. Fill the driveshaft slip yoke boot with approximately 10 g (0.36 oz) of grease.





2. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp on the stub shaft.





3. Slide the driveshaft slip yoke boot over the stub shaft, and seat it in the boot groove.





4. Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.





5. Install the driveshaft slip yoke.

1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.

2. Lubricate the stub shaft splines with grease.

3. Align the index marks and install the driveshaft slip yoke.

4. Seat the driveshaft slip yoke boot in the boot groove.





6. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.

7. Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the opposing driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps. Tighten the tool until the clamp is secure.





8. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.