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Driveshaft Slip Yoke: Assembly

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  1. Position the new small slip-yoke boot clamp on the driveshaft stub shaft.
  2. Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the driveshaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel.
    Fig 1: Locating Slip-Yoke Boot
    G03971151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, crimp the slip-yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 2: Removing Crimp Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp, Using Special Tool
    G03883377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 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 slip-yoke on the driveshaft.
      Fig 3: Aligning Blind Splines
      G03883378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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: Measuring From Stub Shaft Weld To U-Joint Centerline
      G03883379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, crimp the large slip-yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 5: Removing Crimp Large Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
    G03883380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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