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Title: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: aboyandhisdog on July 26, 2015, 03:50:27 PM

I have a new leak at the rear pinion shaft and have a Redi-sleeve and new oil seal ready to go.  However, have never done a job like this before.  Reading the Haynes and jeep service manual, it looks like I might need a few special tools.  In particular a "yoke holding tool", a "yoke puller", a seal puller", and a "seal install tool".   How necessary are these tools for this job?  I have a universal puller that may work to get the yoke off, but what else do I need to rent to do this job?

If anybody has done this job before, any tips?    Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: athawk11 on July 26, 2015, 05:37:05 PM

Hi Tom,
Out of the listed tools, I have a seal puller and a universal puller.

I use an electric impact wrench to remove the large nut.  I use a scrap piece of PVC pipe to set the seal.

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: aboyandhisdog on July 27, 2015, 01:25:34 PM

Okay, so I have the yoke off.  Not sure how to get the old seal off.  There seems to be a dust cover over it and I'm afraid if I start digging into it with a screw driver I'll damage that dust cover.  Anybody know the best way to get the seal out without damage?  Do I need a seal removal tool?

Also, with the yoke off, there is slop to the pinion shaft.  Is this normal or does it indicate a worn bearing or??? 

There is a slight groove worn in the shaft of the yoke.  Do you feel that permatex 2 sealant before I slide the redi-sleeve on will be enough to keep this from leaking?  Thank you.

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: aboyandhisdog on July 27, 2015, 04:50:46 PM

Well, got er all done.  The parts guy said he thought the yoke was too worn for a sleeve to work.  Decided to try it anyway before buying a new yoke - a $30 gamble.  Haven't driven it yet, probably tonight.

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: RICKG on July 28, 2015, 12:54:59 PM

Take Annie and Sparky along on the test run for good luck!

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: aboyandhisdog on July 28, 2015, 01:42:22 PM

Hey Rick,  yes I did, and so far so good!  No trace of a drip at all.  Fingers crossed though - this may only be a temporary victory.  Might get a new yoke on order for the inevitable. 

Hope to see you at FCT - any luck on arranging your schedule yet?

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: RICKG on July 28, 2015, 02:11:19 PM

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Hope to see you at FCT - any luck on arranging your schedule yet?

Unless something happens at work I'm go for launch. Keeping fingers crossed!

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: Skip on January 25, 2016, 11:48:44 PM

I realize this is an old thread, but how did this work out and did you take any pictures?

Skip

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: aboyandhisdog on January 26, 2016, 11:13:52 AM

Hi Skip, no photos - sorry.  The sleeve actually works well but I did find that for the condition of my yoke, it (the sleeve) wasn't long enough to cover all of the worn area on the yoke.  If it had been 1/4 inch longer it would still be working today.  So, it dripped again after a while and I just replaced the yoke with new.  On Amazon the sleeve is about $23 and the yoke is $51 so not that much more to go with a new yoke.

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: athawk11 on January 26, 2016, 11:51:57 AM

Skip,
Here is a short "How To" thread I did on another Willys forum.  Photos included...

http://hainesgarage.proboards.com/thread/274/speedi-sleeve-easy-breezy

Title: Re: Redi-sleeve install on rear pinion shaft
Post by: Skip on January 29, 2016, 10:50:51 PM

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Skip,
Here is a short "How To" thread I did on another Willys forum.� Photos included...

http://hainesgarage.proboards.com/thread/274/speedi-sleeve-easy-breezy

Thanks, looks easy enough.

Skip