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Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Visteon: Assembly

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    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 With Grease
    G03904348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp on the stub shaft.
    Fig 2: Positioning Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp On Stub Shaft
    G03904349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Slide the driveshaft slip yoke boot over the stub shaft, and seat it in the boot groove.
    Fig 3: Sliding Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Over Stub Shaft
    G03904346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rear driveshafts 

  5. Using the special tool, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 4: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp
    G03904351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. All driveshafts 

  7. 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
      G03904352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Front driveshaft 

  9. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.
  10. Using the special tool, install both driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps. Tighten the tool until the clamp is secure.
    Fig 6: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamps
    G03904353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Rear driveshafts 

  12. Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.
  13. 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
      G03904354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 8: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp
    G03904355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.