Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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: Locating Slip-Yoke Boot
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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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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
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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 Using Special Tool
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Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - FRONT or DRIVESHAFT - REAR, TWO-PIECE .