Greasing the slip yoke: How-to

[beau]

I don't know what's in there from the factory, but its like some kind of funky bright blue stuff. Look at the posted pics on interceptors page. That's what mine looked like in there too. What's that stuff?

 

[beau]

Also, I actually was able to stick the tip of the plastic tube from the can in between the two metal shafts where they come togther and spray up in there. That's probably better than just greasing what you can see. I also like that Idea of sort of jumping on the bumper to work it in a bit and then spraying in some more. I'll try that if I have to do it again.

 

[KPT]

Caution:

If you take the next step and actually remove the driveshaft fron the truck to grease the slip yoke, be careful to mark the driveshaft halves, so that when you push it back together you match up the splines the way they were before. Failure to do so may result in having to re-balance the shaft again...

When I took my rear driveshaft off one of the splines is larger. It will only go back together one way.

 

[Rhett]

They seem to come with that blue grease from the factory. If I had to guess I'd say it's NLGI3 grade with food coloring in it...

 

[mabulok]

I think it may be a synthetic lube, but don't quote me on that...

 

[Infragate]

Caution:

If you take the next step and actually remove the driveshaft fron the truck to grease the slip yoke, be careful to mark the driveshaft halves, so that when you push it back together you match up the splines the way they were before. Failure to do so may result in having to re-balance the shaft again...

Also its good practice to mark the install location on the truck so you can re-install the shaft in the exact same position.

Doing this will keep from developing any driveline vibrations.
Also is white lithium grease what Ford recommends be used? I recall something about marine grade driveshaft slip yoke grease

I took mine apart when i rebuilt my front end, but was told that as long as i got the timing between the 2 u-joints right it would be fine. Is this not right?

 

[William Schumacher]

Amsoil synthetic 5th wheel and open gear compound !!

well,I have this product on hand,I've used it to lube my rear spring pack.
this is the most tenacious grease I've ever used,thick and stays where you put it.unless anyone thinks this would be a bad idea ?,I'll try this in a week or so !

 

[cucumber1949]

According to the Chilton's manual for my Ex, the part number for the grease is C1AZ-19490-B, described as a long-life grease also used to lube the U-joints and several other areas of the suspension / driveline. I searched the net but could not find anything on it, however there are many references for C1AZ-19590-B - the description of that product seems to be very close.

 

[lwn]

Ford Teflon Slip Yoke Grease Part Number

I had some problems with the slip yoke bind. Here is the ford teflon blue grease for them. D2AZ19590A. Comes in a one pint can real creamy works great.

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

when i had the front end apart on mine because i had to replace the passenger side axle housing i just used wheel bearings grease when i put it back together

 

[OldRedB2_84]

the blue stuff is a thick teflon coating bonded to the metal, if its wearing off you should get it re-coated.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

For replacing the metal clamps on the rubber boot, I use plastic zip ties.
They're lighter weight and give no balancing problems.

 

[98REDrang]

Im getting ready to do my front brakes and since I have the infamous 'jerk' and wanting to address that also with the jacks out I stumbled upon this quote from an edmunds.com 2 year review of a 98 ranger :
"...we observed that it clunked into gear when we moved the shift lever from "Park" to "Drive," "Park" to "Reverse" and so on. Second, shifts were hard and unrefined during acceleration. Hollywood Ford decided to lubricate the driveshaft yoke (a warranty repair), and drivers reported the transmission issues resolved."

after doing a TSB search there is at least 10 TSB issued regarding this very topic (and many on the CD player/ 4WDlow/wind etc..). I brought many of these very problem areas up with the dealer while under warranty and all the dealer said was they could have someone look into it if I left my truck for a few days.
Who gets (and reads) the TSB?? not the dealer its seems. Are TSB issues something that have to be researched and pushed for and buy hard copies to prove that im not just hearing things and force the issue to be addressed? I assume once out of warranty the TSB will be on my dime no matter when it was discovered...

Also any tips on changing front brakes would be appreciated! :>

 

[BrooklynBay]

This simple procedure should help a lot of people out. Maybe it could be a sticky?

 

[Trebor]

the actual recomended lube to use is NLGI no.2 lithium base grease containing polyethylene and molybdenum disulfide

 

[35Remmy]

I HATE creepers.

 

[jlsparky7]

Mind if I do a how to vid on this?

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could make a video, and post it here. I'm sure that it will help people out.

 

[jlsparky7]

Alrighty, sounds good.

 

[Four0Sport]

wonder if using a grease gun injection needle would be easier? to me.. it seems like it would be alot easier and work just as good. i need to do this, im getting the 'clunk' when shifting.