Ford Explorer: Driveshaft / Removal and Installation - Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 |
ESA-M1C75-B
|
Removal
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The driveshaft has to be reassembled in the same
phase as it was before disassembly. If the driveshaft isn't assembled in
the same phase, a vibration can result.
Mark the driveshaft assembly for reassembly.
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Remove and discard the spline yoke boot clamps.
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Disconnect the driveshaft spline yoke.
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Remove and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
Installation
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NOTE:
The boot groove should dry and free of grease / oils prior to install the boot.
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Clean the driveshaft splines.
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Clean and degrease the boot groove and bearing journal on the spline yoke.
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NOTE:
Ensure the first clamp is seated on to boot groove.
Push on new boot and clamp onto the spline yoke shaft with the deflector end towards the center bearing.
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NOTICE:
Make sure the lip of the boot deflector is not
contacting the center bearing 360º around the boot lip or damage to the
boot can occur.
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Ensure that the lip of the boot deflector is not contacting the center bearing 360º around the boot lip.
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Using a general equipment, secure the first boot clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool
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Verify the center bearing rotates freely without rubbing on the boot lip.
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NOTICE:
Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components.
Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
Lubricate the driveshaft splines with thin coat of grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
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NOTE:
Make sure that the components align with the installation mark.
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Align the front tube to the spline yoke using the
markings and install the front tube on to the driveshaft splines.
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Ensure that, the boot is seated properly to the boot groove on the female spline coupler.
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Using a general equipment, secure the second boot clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool
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Install the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Materials
Name
Specification
Mo..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Three Leg Puller
Punch
Copper Hammer
Vise
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B&nb..
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General Equipment
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