Workshop Manual

4C–85
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Slip Joint Reassembly
401RX00001
Legend
(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp
(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly
1.Apply grease evenly to both the female and male
splines.
2.Apply a small amount of grease by finger to the outer
lips of the boot.
3.Slide the boot (smaller diameter side) onto the spline
yoke shaft being careful not to damage the spline
coating or boot.
4.Insert the spline yoke shaft spline into the tube
assembly being careful to maintain proper phasing.
The spider holes should be in line as originally marked
prior to disassembly.
5.Position boot onto tube and yoke shaft in its
assembled position.
6.Attach boot clamps and secure using pliers.
7.Be sure clamp is properly seated and secure.
CAUTION: Only use a similar type or same as the
original type clamp. Using any other clamp may
create an imbalanced shaft or lead to grease leakage.