slip joint
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There are 2 ways to remove the driveline at the yoke. After removing the rubber boot:
(1) Remove the bolts at the rear diff and pull out the shaft
or
(2) at the carrier beaing and just move it laterally until it separates.
Grease the slip yoke, bolt it back up, and re-install the boot with a stay-tie or similar clamp and you're good to go.
(1) Remove the bolts at the rear diff and pull out the shaft
or
(2) at the carrier beaing and just move it laterally until it separates.
Grease the slip yoke, bolt it back up, and re-install the boot with a stay-tie or similar clamp and you're good to go.
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When you say bolts at the rear diff are you refering to the 8mm bolts or the bolts that look like ten point or something. If the ten point(if thats what their called) where do you get a tool to fit them?
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From: Dallas, GA
Originally Posted by FortyFords
Ford has a special grease also! One word of caution,make sure you put the e-brake on!
we had someone do this awhile ago and the truck almost ran him over after pulling the drive shaft!
Rich
we had someone do this awhile ago and the truck almost ran him over after pulling the drive shaft!
Rich
I'm suprised anyone remembers that!!! I still get cold feet when it comes to getting under the truck after that incident.. My 5 year old daughter still comes up to me sometimes and says "Daddy, remember when I was outside playing, and your truck ran over you?!!!"
Still sends shivers down my spine...
Bryan
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Hi Bryan, we have all made some _______ mistakes! I'm included in them too!!!!!!!!
Like droping a screw down the intake of a 460 while running. or starting the truck with the timing light cord in the way of the fan blades! ouch!
So safety has been one of my pet pieve's as we try to help each other around the country.
Good to hear from you !
Rich
Like droping a screw down the intake of a 460 while running. or starting the truck with the timing light cord in the way of the fan blades! ouch!
So safety has been one of my pet pieve's as we try to help each other around the country.
Good to hear from you !
Rich
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Mill..remove the 4 8mm bolts the secure the drive shaft to the u joint at the carrier. I used jack stands to secure the drive shaft becuase once you swing it away at the carrier you'll need something to support it.
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From: NEBRASKA
Kinda interesting that I came here to ask about how to find where the "slop" is in a driveline, and this thread was on top. I read about the clunk and was wondering if I have the same prob. I can feel the slop when I stop and go. My first thought is the rear differential gear wear. Is there a way to narrow it down to where it is at?
If I jack up the rear end, put it in drive, and try to move the driveshaft or wheels, will that tell me anything? Thanks.
If I jack up the rear end, put it in drive, and try to move the driveshaft or wheels, will that tell me anything? Thanks.
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From: NE Texas
Originally Posted by Finally
Kinda interesting that I came here to ask about how to find where the "slop" is in a driveline, and this thread was on top. I read about the clunk and was wondering if I have the same prob. I can feel the slop when I stop and go. My first thought is the rear differential gear wear. Is there a way to narrow it down to where it is at?
If I jack up the rear end, put it in drive, and try to move the driveshaft or wheels, will that tell me anything? Thanks.
If I jack up the rear end, put it in drive, and try to move the driveshaft or wheels, will that tell me anything? Thanks.
What year model and how many miles?
ON EDIT: Your sig says '99 model - it needs the slip joint grease I would think.
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From: NEBRASKA
Well, in neutral, I can get quite a bit of movement. I would guess a half inch of rotation in the drive shaft. Is that excessive? As far as the slip joint goes are you talking right behind the carrier bearing? Between the two shafts is a pretty tight fit, not much slop at all.