Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002)
3.
Cut and discard the slip yoke boot clamps.
4.
Remove the slip yoke from the driveshaft.
5.
Thoroughly clean the boot making sure to remove all of the old grease and dirt. Inspect the boot for damage.
6.
Inspect the lubricant on the driveshaft splines and in the driveshaft slip yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the driveshaft splines and
slip yoke for wear.
7.
Using a stiff NON-METALLIC brush and a suitable solvent, thoroughly clean all the old grease out of the splines on the slip yoke and the
driveshaft.
8.
Use compressed air to completely dry both spline areas.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install the slip yoke boot on the driveshaft (small opening end first).
2.
Install and crimp the small slip yoke boot clamp using a keystone clamp installer (SST211-002).
3.
Pull the boot toward the driveshaft to expose the splines. Completely coat all slip yoke and driveshaft spline surfaces with the grease supplied in
the kit.
4.
Position the large slip yoke boot clamp on the boot (DO NOT CRIMP).
5.
Align the index marks and install the slip yoke on the driveshaft.
6.
Set boot free length as follows:
a.
Remove any excess grease from the slip yoke boot and driveshaft slip yoke surfaces.
b.
Position the slip yoke boot in the slip yoke boot groove.
c.
Set the boot length to 3" (76 mm) by sliding the slip yoke. Measure between the inner side of the clamps as shown in (Figure 2).
d.
Bleed the air from the slip yoke boot using a screwdriver as shown in (Figure 2).
7.
Crimp the large slip yoke boot clamp using SST 211-002.
INSTALL DRIVESHAFT
1.
Align the driveshaft front index mark with the mark on the transfer case flange and install the driveshaft. Torque the bolts to 82 lb-ft (111 N.m).
2.
Align driveshaft rear flange index mark with the mark on the pinion flange and install the driveshaft. Torque the bolts to 83 lb-ft (112 N.m).
