Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot: Installation

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Using a clean, dry lint free shop towel, thoroughly clean old grease from slip yoke splines.
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 aren't assembled in the same phase, a vibration can result.

Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.
1. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with long-life grease supplied in part # KT9L3P-M1C111-AA.
2. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft.
3. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp supplied in part # KT9L3P-M1C111-AA.
4. 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: Bleeding Air From Slip-Yoke Boot
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using boot clamp pliers, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT - FRONT or DRIVESHAFT - REAR, TWO-PIECE .