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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 02:05 PM
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Drive Line reinstalling problem.


Hi I have a 96 f250 4x4 and i took off the drive shaft and putting it back on has been a pain. I have the splines hooked up but the shaft and boot won’t slide forward any suggestions?
 
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If you can without destroying the one clamp, remove it to allow you to move the boot enabling possible eyes on visibility alignment. Next, if you haven't yet, try using a light application of chassis grease on both the receiving and input ends. Then you might have to use a rubber mallet and tap on the rear of the drive shaft. If you resort to using a sledge hammer, use a piece of wood (3/4" plywood or a 2" x 6") between the hammer head and drive shaft to avoid any chance of destroying the drive shaft, but don't over do the amount of striking force, be gentle.
 
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