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Driveshaft Slip Yoke: Disassembly

    CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.
  1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
  2. Index-mark the driveshaft slip yoke and the stub shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark Driveshaft Slip Yoke And Stub Shaft
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  3. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.
    1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.
    2. Separate the driveshaft slip yoke from the stub shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Slip Yoke
    G02768706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
    Fig 3: Removing And Discard Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot
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  5. Check the lubricant for contamination. If the lubricant feels gritty, clean and inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip yoke for wear. Install new components as necessary.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Stub Shaft & Driveshaft Slip Yoke For Wear
    G02768708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.