Driveshaft Slip Yoke: Assembly

All driveshafts 

1. Fill the driveshaft slip yoke boot with approximately 10 grams (0.36 ounce) of grease.
   Fig 1: Filling Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Of Grease

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2. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp on the stub shaft.
   Fig 2: Positioning Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp On Stub Shaft

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3. Slide the driveshaft slip yoke boot over the stub shaft, and seat it in the boot groove.
   Fig 3: Identifying Slide Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Over Stub Shaft

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   Rear driveshafts 

4. Using the special tool, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
   Fig 4: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp Using Special Tool

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   All driveshafts 

5. Install the driveshaft slip yoke.
   1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
   2. Pull the driveshaft slip yoke boot toward the stub shaft tube.
   3. Lubricate the stub shaft splines with grease.
   4. Align the index marks, and install the driveshaft slip yoke.
   5. Seat the driveshaft slip yoke boot in the boot groove.
   Fig 5: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke

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   Front driveshaft 

6. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.
7. Using the special tool, install both driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps. Tighten the tool until the clamp is secure.
   Fig 6: Installing Both Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamps Using Special Tool

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   Rear driveshafts 

8. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.
9. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
   1. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
      • Measure from the stub shaft weld to the U-joint centerline.
   2. Bleed the air from the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
   3. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
   Fig 7: Positioning Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp

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10. Using the special tool, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 8: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp Using Special Tool

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