Driveshaft Slip Yoke: Assembly

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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: Sliding Small Opening End Of The Slip-Yoke Boot On Driveshaft Stub Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 2: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 lubricant.
  - Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.
3. Align the index-marks, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke On Driveshaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 end of the driveshaft slip-yoke.
  - Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.
    
    Fig 4: Setting Driveshaft Assembled Length To Specification
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 5: Crimping Large Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.