QU40626 Right Axle Shaft Slip Yoke for 1982.5-1997 Ford

QU40626 1982.5-1997 Non-Greaseable Ford Right Axle Shaft Slip Yoke is a genuine Dana original equipment replacement splined Slip Yoke for 1982 to 1996 Ford Bronco, F-150 and standard F-250 4x4 trucks equipped with the Dana 44 IFS Twin Traction Beam® Front Axle. Also fits 1990-1997 Ford Bronco II, Ranger, and Explorer with Dana 35 IFS Front Axles. Also fits 1993-1997 Ford Ranger with Dana 28IFS Front Axles. The yoke side of QU40626 is attached to the Right Differential Output Shaft by the center axle u-joint and the splined side takes the right inner axle shaft.

Also See: QU40626U Used Ford Right Axle Shaft Slip Yoke available while supplies last.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Matching U-Joints
Slip Yoke Specs
Dana 44IFS
Diff Output Shaft Type
Replace Matching Shaft
Grease
Phasing
Failures
Matching Parts for Dana 44 IFS
Matching Parts Dana 28IFS / Dana 35IFS
Applications

Tech Note 1: Matching U-Joints
QU40626 Axle Shaft takes universal joints made to Spicer 1350WJ dimensional specifications. The cup diameter for these u-joints is 1-3/16". The 4 cups are grooved to accept Inside C-Clip Snap Rings. The installed Clips fit against the machined inner faces of the axle shaft yokes. The distance between the inside of the axle shaft yoke ears is 2-3/16". For matching u-joints, see TK40712 and QU90007.

Tech Note 2: Slip Yoke Specs
QU40626 is approximately 5-1/16" long from center of u-joint hole to end of spline. The 30 based on 31 splined end has one spline that is a double width spline so even though it has 30 splines, it will fit 31 spline axle shafts.

Tech Note 3: Dana 44IFS
When Ford originally introduced The Dana 44IFS Axle at the start of the 1980 model year, QU40334 Greaseable Slip Yoke with factory installed Seal was used. I believe it was in the middle of the 1982 model year that Ford started using QU40626 Non-Greaseable Slip Yoke protected by QU40572 Boot. The two Slip Yoke types are interchangeable as the yoke lengths and Right Axle Shaft are the same. I prefer the Booted Joint, but many offroaders like the greaseable type.

Tech Note 4: Diff Output Shaft Type
The Axle Shaft Slip Yoke u-joint connects to the right differential output shaft. Ford used two types of diff output shafts. Early production diff output shafts use QU40173 Tapered Roller Bearing Kit and can be removed by unbolting the 3 bolt external bearing retainer flange from the diff housing. Later production diff output shafts (circa 1983 and after) are retained by a snap ring at the inboard end of the diff output shaft. For these axles, you must remove the differential housing from the left axle beam to access the snap ring (It is not as big a job as it sounds, just 12 bolts and some grunt work).

Tech Note 5: Replace Matching Shaft
If you are replacing your old slip yoke due to spline wear, you also need to replace the matching axle shaft. Installing a new yoke on an old shaft with worn splines is only a short term repair which will quickly fail.

Tech Note 6: Grease
Always pregrease the axle shaft and slip yoke splines before assembly with QU90018 or similar NLGI #2 GC-LB water resistant grease.

Tech Note 7: Phasing
When starting the axle shaft splines into your new Slip Yoke, verify that the Slip Yoke and Right Axle Shaft are as close to being in phase as possible. (The center line of the yoke holes line up to each other with little or no offset.)

Tech Note 8: Failures
IFS Axle Shaft Slip Yoke Failures operating failures are usually a result of either a broken axle u-joint or lack of lubrication for the splines. Good preventative maintenance can usually prevent those type of failures. A good number of axle shafts are also wrecked by poor service procedures during u-joint replacement. Over the years I have seen a lot of axle shafts with bent or broken yokes caused by the slam-bang u-joint removal and installation methods. A QT1065M C-Frame Press with the correct adapters is both the safest and best way to remove or install axle u-joints.

Tech Note 9: Matching Parts Dana 44IFS
Matching parts and tools for QU40626 Right IFS Axle Shaft Slip Yoke are:
QU40572 Slip Yoke Boot
QU40084 Slip Joint Boot Clip Large End
QU40085 Slip Joint Boot Clip Small End
QU40557 Inner Slip Yoke Seal
QU40173 Right Differential Output Bearing and Seal Kit 1980-1983.5
QU40534 Right Differential Output Bearing and Seal Kit 1983.5-1997
QU40087 Left Axle Shaft Seal
QU40088 Right Axle Shaft Seal 1983.5-up
QU40334 Slip Yoke for 1980-1982 (Greaseable, will fit 1980-1996)
QU40058 Outer Axle Shaft Slinger 1980-1992
QU40228 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit 1980-1992 for Outer Axle Shaft
QU40436 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit 1993-1996 for Outer Axle Shaft
QU40616 Right Axle Shaft for F250
QU40263 Right Axle Shaft for Bronco and F150
TK40712 and QU90007 Axle U-Joints
S82194 Ultra Grey RTV Sealant to seal diff housing to left axle beam
QU90018 Pyroplex® Protection ES NLGI #2 GC-LB Water Resistant Synthetic Grease

Tech Note 10: Matching Parts Dana 28IFS / Dana 35 IFS
Matching parts and tools for QU40626 Right IFS Axle Shaft Slip Yoke are:
QU40572 Slip Yoke Boot
QU40084 Slip Joint Boot Clip Large End
QU40085 Slip Joint Boot Clip Small End
QU40557 Inner Slip Yoke Seal
QU40087 Left Axle Shaft Seal
QU40088 Right Axle Shaft Seal
QU40058 Outer Axle Shaft Slinger 1990-1992
QU40436 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit 1993-1997 for Outer Axle Shaft
TK40712 and QU90007 Axle U-Joints
S82194 Ultra Grey RTV Sealant to seal diff housing to left axle beam
QU90018 Pyroplex® Protection ES NLGI #2 GC-LB Water Resistant Synthetic Grease

Applications
Ford:
Bronco, F150 Will Fit: 1980, 1981, 1982
F250 with Dana 44IFS Front Axle Will Fit: 1980, 1981, 1982
Original Equipment on Bronco, F150: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Original Equipment on F250 with Dana 44IFS Front Axle: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Bronco II, Ranger, Explorer with Dana 35IFS Front Axle: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Ranger with Dana 28IFS Front Axle: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997