3 is a top plan view of the sealing and positioning plug illustrated in FIG. The flange portion is attached to the first end of the barrel portion of the slip yoke. Application filed by Spicer Driveshaft Inc. Referring again to FIG. The barrel portion has a bore extending from the first end to the second end defining a female splined inner surface. This invention relates in general to driveshaft assemblies for transferring rotational power from an engine/transmission assembly to an axle assembly in a vehicle drive train. A slip yoke is provided including a barrel portion having a first end and a second end, and a lug portion extending from the first end of the barrel portion. During the installation process, it is important to properly position the slip yoke relative to the transmission output shaft. The outer edge 100 of the flange portion 96 is forced radially outwardly against the perimeter surface 116 of the counterbore 84 to form a tight seal around the perimeter of the flange portion 96. 7 through 9 illustrate a preferred method of attaching the plug 94 in the counterbore 84. A pair of lugs extends from the first end of the barrel portion. Referring now to the drawings, there is illustrated in FIG. The material of the slip yoke is deformed over the flange portion of the plug to attach the plug to the slip yoke. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional elevational view of the slip yoke assembly illustrated FIG. Preferably, the body portion 106 is formed integrally with the flange portion 96. 2. Various advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, when read in light of the accompanying drawings. Spicer 6.5-68-64 Slip Yoke Plug. 7, 8, and 9 are sectional elevational views sequentially illustrating initial, intermediate, and final steps of a method for installing the sealing and positioning plug in a counterbore of the slip yoke in accordance with this invention. 7 through 9 illustrate a preferred method of attaching the plug 94 in the counterbore 84. 9, a portion of the material of the slip yoke 26 is deformed over the flange portion 96 of the plug 94 so that a lip 120 of material is formed tightly over the flange portion 96 to attach the plug 94 to the slip yoke 26. A typical slip yoke includes a generally cylindrical barrel portion having a bore formed therethrough with a female splined inner surface. Preferably, the axial length 108 of the body portion 106 is within a range of from about 0.18 inch to about 1.25 inches, and more preferably from about 0.375 inch to about 1.00 inch. The slip yoke assembly 74 includes the above-described slip yoke 26, including the generally cylindrical having a first end 76 and a second end 78. 1310, 1330, 1350 and 1410 series in 15/16, 16 and 32 spline versions. SLIP YOKE PLUG CAP UNIVERSAL FIT TRANSMISSION P/Glide, TH350-400 C4 C9 C10; Home; Tools; SLIP YOKE PLUG CAP UNIVERSAL FIT TRANSMISSION P/Glide, TH350-400 C4 C9 C10; Categories. The bore has a splined inner surface. Preferably, the flange portion 96 has an outer diameter within a range of from about 0.75 inch to about 3.75 inches. The chamfer 102 on the outer edge 100 of the flange portion 96 increases the strength of the attachment. A shaft, such as a transmission output shaft, has an end portion that is disposed inside the bore of the slip yoke. Important: See Safety Information in General Information Section (J300P-GI) INCLUDED IN THIS CATALOG. The end portion of the shaft has a male splined outer surface that cooperates with the female splined inner surface of the slip yoke bore to provide a rotatable connection between the shaft and the slip yoke, while allowing a limited amount of relative axial movement therebetween. 2, the transmission housing 20 includes a portion generally referred to as a tailstock housing 22. The flange portion 96 is arcuate in cross section when it is first placed in the counterbore 84. Weight: 0.15 LBS. However, it must be understood that this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically explained and illustrated without departing from its spirit or scope. The barrel portion has a bore extending from the first end to the second end, the bore having a splined inner surface. The outer end portion 140 has a splined outer surface 144. The installation of the slip yoke 26 on the transmission output shaft 28 is described in more detail below. 3. The strengthened attachment of the plug 94 to the slip yoke 26 provided by the chamfer 102 prevents push-out of the plug 94 when it contacts the transmission output shaft 28. The slip yoke 26 is pushed inward until the outer end 142 of the transmission output shaft 28 abuts the body portion 106 of the sealing and positioning plug 94 to provide a positive stop. INCLUDED IN THIS … FIG. The body portion 106 can be practically any shape so long as it has a suitable axial length 108. The slip yoke is installed by telescopically inserting the barrel portion of the slip yoke about the end portion of the shaft until the end of the shaft abuts the body portion of the plug to provide a positive stop. The slip yoke 26 is pushed inward until the outer end 142 of the transmission output shaft 28 abuts the body portion 106 of the sealing and positioning plug 94 to provide a positive stop. Then, as shown in FIG. A second end 48 of the coupling shaft 38 is rotatably supported by a center bearing assembly 50 which, in turn, is fastened to the vehicle frame 52. A tube yoke 60 is attached to a first end 62 of the driveshaft 40. SPICER DRIVESHAFT, INC., OHIO, Free format text: The male splined slip shaft 54 provided on the second end 48 of the coupling shaft 38 is connected to a female splined second slip yoke 58. The slip yoke includes a bore that receives the splined connection from the shaft. Tubing. The slip yoke 26 also includes a lug portion 32 formed integrally with the first end 76 of the barrel portion 30. View Details. The second slip yoke 58 is connected to the tube yoke 60 by a second universal joint 64. 2. The end portion of the shaft has a male splined outer surface that cooperates with the female splined inner surface of the slip yoke bore to provide a rotatable connection between the shaft and the slip yoke, while allowing a limited amount of relative axial movement therebetween. 7. In many instances, a slip yoke is provided between the output shaft of the transmission and the universal joint connected to the adjacent end of the driveshaft assembly. The seals 24 and 138 can be attached by any suitable means, such as adhesive. The end portion includes an end which abuts the body portion of the plug. 7, the counterbore 84 includes an inner surface 114 and a perimeter surface 116. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:DANA CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:011705/0638, Owner name: If the lug portion of the slip yoke is positioned too close to an external booted seal that is often mounted on the transmission housing, it may cause damage to the seal during operation of the vehicle. Conventional sealing plugs such as welch plugs have not been used to limit the travel of the slip yoke during installation. Repairing / Reducing driveshaft slip-yoke clunk / noises using the racquetball / grease method. & Terms of Use. The flange portion 96 also has an outer edge 100. The transmission output shaft is typically formed as a generally cylindrical member including an end portion having a male splined outer surface. The body portion 106 can be practically any shape so long as it has a suitable axial length 108. Some suitable metals include steel, aluminum, and alloys thereof. FIG. 6, a chamfer 102 is formed in the outer edge 100 of the flange portion 96. 8, a press 118 is used to force the flange portion 96 of the plug 94 against the inner surface 114 of the counterbore 84. $3.84) SKU: 6.5-68-64. ground for a superior seal, and all slip yokes are air tested to 40 PSI. 2, the transmission housing 20 includes a portion generally referred to as a tailstock housing 22. FIGS. The body portion extends a predetermined distance in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the flange portion. DANA CORPORATION, OHIO, Free format text: Vehicle Specific. As best shown in FIG. In most land vehicles in use today, a driveshaft assembly is provided for transmitting rotational power from an output shaft of a transmission to an input shaft of an axle assembly so as to rotatably drive one or more wheels of the vehicle. The second slip yoke 58 is connected to the tube yoke 60 by a second universal joint 64. A slip yoke assembly includes a slip yoke having a barrel portion extending from a first end to a second end and a lug portion extending from the first end thereof. 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