F 150 2WD Lightning V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2001)
6. Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
7. CAUTION: The coupling shaft splines and driveshaft slip-yoke splines are either a square tooth design, as shown, or an involute design. Do not
mix the two different design splines on the same two-piece assembly.
Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.
1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the coupling shaft. Lubricate the coupling shaft splines with approximately 10 grams (0.24 oz.) of lubricant.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. Position the slip-yoke boot clamp.
3. Align the blind splines, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.
8. 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 over the slip-yoke boot groove.
3. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
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Measure from the stub shaft weld to the U-joint centerline.