Slip Yoke: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Slip Yoke









Disassembly

1. NOTICE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

NOTICE: Because the driveshaft is precisely balanced, even a slight dent can cause noise and vibration.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.

2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft.

1. Index-mark the driveshaft and driveshaft slip-yoke.

2. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.

3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft.





3. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft.
- Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary.





4. Inspect the lubricant on the driveshaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the driveshaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Install new components as necessary.

Assembly

1. Position the new small driveshaft 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.





3. Using the Keystone Clamp Installer, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.





4. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.

1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with approximately 10 g (0.24 oz) of lubricant.
- Use grease as the lubricant.

2. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.

3. Align the index marks and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.





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 end of the driveshaft slip-yoke.

4. Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.





6. Using the Keystone Clamp Installer, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.