What is a transmission slip yoke?
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.
How does a slip yoke work?
Slip Yoke and Slip Yoke Eliminator The slip yoke is present to transfer power from your Jeep’s transfer case to the driveshaft, sliding in and out of the transfer case. This sliding capability allows for changing length depending on the vehicle’s movements.
Where does the slip yoke go?
DD: The slip yoke should be able to go into the tailshaft of the transmission so the barrel is fully inside the seal.
How do I know what slip yoke I need?
Measure OE slip yoke with a precision tool to determine which yoke you need. length, journal size & U-joint series are critical dimensions requiring accurate measurement. Some slip yokes have missing splines – include the missing spline in your count or count the splines on the transmission output shaft to be accurate.
Where is the slip yoke?
The slip yoke is the part of your driveshaft that connects the driveshaft to the output shaft on your transfer case or transmission. The slip yoke seal is the seal that allows that yoke to move in and out while still keeping the transmission or transfer case fluid sealed inside.
What is the difference between 1310 and 1350?
The 1310 series joint is what you would expect to find stock in most Jeep or small trucks. A 1350 series joint/shaft is what you might find in many full size trucks. While it’s not 100% accurate, you could say that a 1310 is a “half ton” joint and a 1350 is a “one ton joint”.
What is the point of a slip yoke eliminator?
A Jeep slip yoke eliminator, no surprise here, is a kit that eliminates the transfer case slip yoke and adds a fixed flange or yoke instead. This allows for removal of the factory fixed drive shaft and installation of a CV (constant velocity) driveshaft in its place.
Can you cut a slip yoke?
onovakind67 Veteran Member. You certainly can cut 1/2″ off the yoke if you have 1/2″ of yoke to spare.
Why does my truck clunk when I accelerate?
The most likely causes would be low transmission fluid, a shift solenoid, transmission mounts, or a drive shaft. Your best bet may be to have a qualified professional, such as one from YourMechanic, take a look at the car in person in order to diagnose and repair your acceleration issue.
What kind of slip yokes do I need for a spline transmission?
Slip yokes are available to fit 28 and 31 spline Ford transmission output shafts.
Can a transmission yoke be replaced if worn out?
Here we provide transmission slip yokes to replace yokes that are worn, you may hear a clunk when shifting into reverse, or you will also be able to move the yoke assembly by hand up if worn out. We can provide driveline and differential components that you may need.
What to look for in a slip yoke?
Some slip yokes have missing splines — include the missing spline in your count or count the splines on the transmission output shaft. Also check if the OE yoke has a counterbore and whether the transmission tail housing uses a bushing or roller bearing.
What kind of slip yokes do Denny’s use?
Denny’s Driveshafts stocks a wide variety of Ford Automatic and Manual Transmission Slip yokes in 1310, 1330 and 1350 series. Choose from all of the popular transmission models such as C-4, C-6, AOD, FMX, 4R70W, 4R100 automatics and T-5, T45 and Top Loader manuals. Slip yokes are available to fit 28 and 31 spline Ford transmission output shafts.