Driveshaft Slip Yoke: Assembly

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Fill the driveshaft slip yoke boot with approximately 10 g (0.36 oz.) of grease.

Fig 1: Locating Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot
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Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp on the stub shaft.

Fig 2: Positioning Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp On Stub Shaft
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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
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Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.

Fig 4: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp
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Install the driveshaft slip yoke.
1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
2. Lubricate the stub shaft splines with grease.
3. Align the index marks and install the driveshaft slip yoke.
4. Seat the driveshaft slip yoke boot in the boot groove.
Fig 5: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke
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Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the opposing driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps. Tighten the tool until the clamp is secure.

Fig 6: Installing Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamps
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Remove all excess grease from the slip yoke boot and the slip yoke.