Driveshaft Slip Yoke

Driveshaft Slip Yoke

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft.





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

Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke boot.
1. Index-mark the driveshaft and the driveshaft slip-yoke.
2. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
3. Separate the driveshaft slip-yoke from the splined stub shaft, and remove the driveshaft slip-yoke boot.
^ Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke boot for damage and discard it if necessary.
3. Inspect the lubricant for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Discard the driveshaft if necessary.

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





2. Position the end of the driveshaft slip-yoke boot with the smaller diameter opening on the splined stub shaft and slide the boot on the shaft as far as it will travel.





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





4. CAUTION: Align the index marks made during disassembly.

Install the driveshaft slip-yoke.
1. Lubricate the stub shaft splines with approximately 10 grams (0.24 oz) of lubricant, and pull the driveshaft slip-yoke boot towards the driveshaft.
^ Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. Position the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
3. Align the index marks made during disassembly, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke.





5. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
1. Remove any excess grease from the driveshaft slip-yoke surfaces.
2. Position the driveshaft slip-yoke boot in the driveshaft slip-yoke boot groove.
3. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
^ Measure from the driveshaft weld to the end of the driveshaft slip-yoke. Set the assembled length to specification by moving the driveshaft slip-yoke inward or outward as necessary.
4. Bleed air from the driveshaft slip-yoke boot.





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