Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Mark a straight line down the slip yoke and driveshaft, to help align for reassembly.
Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT - FRONT or DRIVESHAFT - REAR, TWO-PIECE .
NOTE: 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.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tubes.
Remove the driveshaft slip yoke from the driveshaft in the following sequence.
1. Remove and discard the front driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
2. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke from the driveshaft.
Remove the slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft.
- Inspect the boot for damage. Replace the boot as necessary.
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.