How much play should slip yoke have?

The slip yoke should have ¾” before it would fully bottom out on the transmission output. Trucks and offroad vehicles with the outboard slip yoke may require more if they have extra suspension travel.

How do I know if my slip yoke is bad?

Clunking sound, when going from acceleration to deceleration or deceleration to acceleration, may be caused by slip yoke problems. The splines may be worn. The yoke transmission extension housing bushing may also be worn. This will let the yoke move up and down with changes in drive line torque.

What causes slip yoke clunk?

During braking, the nose of the vehicle will move downward causing the slip yoke to move back on the transmission tail shaft. When vehicle movement is begun, the slip yoke can pop forward releasing built up tension and causing a “clunk” noise in the drive line.

What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the driveshaft?

The slip yoke is an important component of any drive shaft assembly. The slip yoke assembly (pictured on the right) is what allows drive shafts and PTOs to flex or “slip” with their given application. The slip yoke is also essential for allowing u-joints to rotate properly with the drive shaft.

What does a bad slip yoke sound like?

Grinding and squeaking sounds from the drive shaft are frequently caused by worn universal joints. Clunking sound, when going from acceleration to deceleration or deceleration to acceleration, may be caused by slip yoke problems. The splines may be worn.

Can I use a longer slip yoke?

Longer slip yokes are available to fit some transmissions when used as a misapplication. You can use a 4WD transfer case slip yoke from a 85 K5 Blazer in a TH400, but it will bottom out on the tailshaft o-ring boss or the tail bearing before it slides in to the proper distance.

What is a bad slip yoke?

Clunking sound, when going from acceleration to deceleration or deceleration to acceleration, may be caused by slip yoke problems. The splines may be worn. It will make a different sound than a bad universal joint. A high pitched more constant whine will usually come from a faulty center support bearing.

What does a bad driveshaft sound like?

Generally speaking, a bad drive shaft is going to create a kind of rattling or clunking sound. You may also hear sounds that are like a high-pitched squeaking or a scraping noise of metal on metal. All of this will originate from underneath your car, rather than in the engine compartment.

Can a slip yoke cause vibration?

If the yokes are not in phase, speed fluctuations will not be canceled out. These fluctuations cause vibration, which may damage components on the engine and the Jet pump. On most applications, the yokes are commonly in a phase when the yoke ears are parallel to each other.

What are the signs of a bad drive shaft?

Signs of a bad driveshaft/drivetrain

• Vibrations from under the vehicle. A common symptom of a failing driveshaft is an intense shaking coming from underneath the vehicle.
• Difficulty turning.
• Loud clunking noise.
• Car shudders upon acceleration.
• Squeaking noise.
• Clicking or knocking noise.

What does a bad drive shaft look like?

Common signs include intense car vibrations and abnormal noises, like clunking, rattling, and scraping, coming from under the vehicle.

What is the difference between a 1310 and 1330 U joint?

1330 joints use a larger body than the 1310 joint but the same-size trunnions and caps. They are often found in 3⁄4-ton trucks and allow more angularity than 1310 joints but are only marginally stronger. 1350 joints are found in 1-ton trucks and use the wider body of the 1330 joint but with larger trunnions and caps.

Is there a bad driveshaft slip yoke on YouTube?

Bad Driveshaft Slip Yoke? If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. ScrapMetalMade is a channel where I work on cars.

How to reduce GMC Sierra drive shaft clunk?

Installing a grease fitting onto a 2002 GMC Sierra Drive Shaft Slip Yoke to allow for easy greasing of the slip yoke splines, and help reduce the infamous clunk. Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… Advertisement AutoplayWhen autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next

What kind of slip yoke does Denny’s use?

Turbo 400 TH-400, 4L80, 4L85, 6L80 and more 32 spline Dana Spicer 2-3-4911X Transmission Slip Yoke 1310 series fits all 27 spline manual and automatic transmissions including Powerglide, Turbo 350, T375, 700R, 200R, 4L60, 4L65, Muncie M20, M21, M22, Saginaw, Borg Warner T-5, T-10, T-56, Tremec, Auto Gear

How is the clearance of a drive shaft yoke measured?

The 7/8″ or so clearance needed has to be measured by pushing the yolk into the tailshaft until it bottoms out. It will either bottom on the universal coupling, or if the yolk is long enough, it will bottom on the tailshaft bushing before the coupling hits the tailshaft.