Ford Explorer: Driveshaft / Removal and Installation - Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

1. Remove the rear driveshaft.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 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.
   

1. Remove and discard the spline yoke boot clamps.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the driveshaft spline yoke.
      
   2. Remove and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: The boot groove should dry and free of grease / oils prior to install the boot.

   • Clean the driveshaft splines.
     
   • Clean and degrease the boot groove and bearing journal on the spline yoke.
     

1. 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.
   

1. 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.

   • Ensure that the lip of the boot deflector is not contacting the center bearing 360º around the boot lip.
     
   • Using a general equipment, secure the first boot clamp.
     Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool
   • Verify the center bearing rotates freely without rubbing on the boot lip.
     

1. 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)

1. NOTE: Make sure that the components align with the installation mark.

   1. Align the front tube to the spline yoke using the markings and install the front tube on to the driveshaft splines.
      
   2. Ensure that, the boot is seated properly to the boot groove on the female spline coupler.
      

1. Using a general equipment, secure the second boot clamp.
   Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool

1. Install the rear driveshaft.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).