Workshop Manual

4C–37
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Slip Joint Disassembly
401RX00001
Legend
(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp
(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly
1.Lay the shaft horizontally on a bench and secure.
2.Indicate the original assembled position by marking
the phasing of the shaft prior to disassembly.
3.Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry the loose end
of the boot clamp upwards and away from the
propeller shaft boot. Be careful not to damage the
boot.
4.When boot clamps becomes loose, remove by hand.
5.Repeat for the other boot clamp.
6.Remove the slip yoke assembly from the driveshaft,
by securing the boot with one hand and pulling on the
slip yoke.
7.Remove the boot from the shaft assembly.