Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Slip-Yoke Boot From Driveshaft
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Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 2: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp Using Special Tool
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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.
Fig 3: Installing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke On Driveshaft
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Fig 4: Setting Driveshaft Assembled Length To Specification

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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.
  - Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.

Fig 5: Setting Driveshaft Assembled Length With Specifications

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Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Front or Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece .