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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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slip driveshaft problems

I have an 89 F250 4x4 with a fixed yoke on the rear end & the transfer case. After having to replace the yoke on the transfer case, I then couldn't compress the driveshaft enough to get it inbetween the 2 yokes. My driveshaft has a booted slip shaft built into it. I finally had to hammer the front end of the driveshaft off with a mallet. However I still cannot get the yoke to slide down lower than were the splines end on the main tube even though the yoke would appear to have 2 more inches of travel. What's up???

Also, what type of lube should you use in this application? I tried grease, but I think that just trapped the air in the yoke.

I try to do everyhting myself but meeting a lot of resistance on this project.

I'd appreciate whatever advise anybody could offer.

Thanks,

John
 
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Check to make sure the splines are clean on both parts. grease liberally
 
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Exclamation check splines

there is only one way that the yoke can go on the driveshaft..make sure that is is on the right way
 
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