Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 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.
Using boot clamp pliers, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

NOTE: The driveshaft and slip yoke have to be reassembled in the same phase as before disassembly. If the driveshaft and slip yoke isn't assembled in the same phase, a vibration can result.

Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.
1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with long-life grease.
2. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.
3. Align the marks from disassembly, and install the driveshaft slip yoke on the driveshaft.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke On Driveshaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 2: Identifying Driveshaft Assembled Length Dimension
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using boot clamp pliers, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - FRONT or DRIVESHAFT - REAR, TWO-PIECE .