Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
Slip Yoke: Service and Repair
Special Tools
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture.
Remove the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
1
Index-mark the driveshaft to the driveshaft slip yoke.
2
With the front driveshaft on a bench, cut and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.
3
Separate the driveshaft slip yoke from the splined stub shaft on the driveshaft, and remove the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
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Inspect the driveshaft slip yoke boot for damage and replace if required.
3. Inspect the lubricant for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip yoke for wear. Replace the driveshaft as needed.
Assembly
1. Slide the small opening end of the driveshaft slip yoke boot on the splined stub shaft as far as it will travel.
2. Install the small driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp and use Keystone Clamp Pliers to crimp the small driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp.
