Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Slip Yoke: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
(1) With the front driveshaft on a bench, cut and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.
(2) Separate the driveshaft slip yoke from the splined stub shaft on the driveshaft.
(3) Remove the driveshaft slip yoke boot.
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Inspect the driveshaft slip yoke boot for damage and replace if required.
CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture.
3. Inspect the lubricant for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft
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.
3. Install the driveshaft slip yoke.
(1) Lubricate the stub shaft splines and pull the driveshaft slip yoke boot towards the driveshaft.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
(2) Fill the driveshaft slip yoke boot with approximately ten grams of lubricant.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
(3) Position the large driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp
(4) Align the blind splines and install the driveshaft slip yoke.
