What is a yoke on a drive shaft?
A yoke is a device that unites, couples, or connects. As it relates to driveshafts, a yoke is the basic torque input and output component.
What is the purpose of a slip yoke on a 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.
How far should yoke go into transmission?
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.
Who are the manufacturers of driveline yokes and tube yokes?
DRIVELINE COMPONENTS CATALOG CENTER YOKES, TUBE YOKES AND BALL STUD TUBE YOKES Spicer driveshaft components are supplied by Dana Corporation and are supported by Roadranger— a unified team of people from Dana and Eaton representing both companies’ products to give you the best, most reliable service in the industry. Roadranger
How big are the yokes on a driveline Slinger?
For Use With F K H Ball Stud Ball Stud Tube Butt Centerline Centerline L H Angle Slinger Tube Yoke Diameter Diameter to Point to End of Length Diameter Assembly & Wall Thickness of Weld Ball Stud Part Number 1310 SERIES E-3.469 D-1.062 USE KIT 5-153X, 5-785X, 5-810X
How big is the cap at the end of the yoke?
Distance measured between end yoke tabs. Diameter of bearing cap. Cap Diameter. * 1310 Ford & 1330 Ford have 1 1/8” cap at pinion yoke and 1 1/16” cap at driveshaft. ** 1415, 1485, 1555 only found on Chrysler and some GM vehicles with American Axle built driveshafts.
How big is the Dana original equipment driveline?
SPL140 25º 110mm 4.33in 160mm 6.30in 174mm 6.22in SPL170 185mm 7.28in 193mm 7.60in SPL170 I/A 45º 150mm 5.91in SPL250 25º 110mm 4.33in SPL250 HD SPL250 I/A 45º 150mm 5.91in SPL350 15º 110mm 4.33in 206mm 8.11in 219mm 8.62in SPL350 HD SPL350 Lite SPL350 Lite HT Journal Cross and Bearing Kits Series U-Joint Kit for Quick Disconnect™ End Yoke