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 Slip-Yoke Boot On Driveshaft Stub Shaft
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Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 2: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
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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 lubricant.
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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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.
4. Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.
Fig 4: Positioning Slip-Yoke Boot In Slip-Yoke Boot Groove
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Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 5: Crimping Large Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
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