Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Slip Yoke: Service and Repair
Slip Yoke Boot Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Remove driveshaft.
2. Scribe alignment marks on the driveshaft slip-yoke and the driveshaft tube to ensure proper U-joint phasing when reassembled.
3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps with the end cutter pliers as shown. Discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
4. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft tube neck and the driveshaft slip yoke. Pull driveshaft slip-yoke off driveshaft stub shaft
splines. Discard driveshaft slip-yoke boot.
5. If the driveshaft slip-yoke boot is found to be cracked or split, the grease should be checked for contamination. If driveshaft was operating
satisfactorily and grease does not appear to be contaminated, continue with the installation procedure.
6. Check the lubricant for contamination by rubbing between two fingers. Any gritty feeling indicates a contaminated driveshaft slip-yoke and stub
shaft. If the grease appears to be contaminated, inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Clean all foreign matter from the driveshaft
splines.
FIG. 6 Rubber Boot Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke boot with the small diameter facing the splined stub shaft end. Push the driveshaft slip-yoke boot as far as it will
travel on the stub shaft.
2. Install a new small driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp and crimp the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp using Keystone Clamp Pliers T63P-9171-A.
3. Pull the driveshaft slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft and coat the stub shaft splines with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Fill the driveshaft slip-yoke boot with approximately 10 grams (.36 ounce) of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting
Ford specifications ESA-M1C75-B.
5. Slide the large slip-yoke boot clamp onto the barrel of the driveshaft slip-yoke before assemblying the shaft together.
6. Align the driveshaft slip-yoke and driveshaft tube using the alignment marks scribed in Step 2 of the removal procedure. Push the driveshaft
slip-yoke boot over the groove.