TOB sleeve wont come off, need some ideas (pics)

[Brett]

Bent the little tabs out completely, sleeve still wont come off. Pulled on it, twisted it. I need some ideas on how i could get it off, really on a roll with the car and if i can keep things movin tonight it would be awesome. Thanks

 

[Racer X]

Score it with a dremel, peel it off with a screwdriver and vise grips.

 

[Mels]

Why are you removing/replacing it?

 

[Phoenix]

Die grinder + cutting wheel , be really gentle with it just to score it. Then hammer + screwdriver in the score.

 

[shobhakti]

Score it with a dremel, peel it off with a screwdriver and vise grips.

Yes, I've done this twice! Works well, be careful though. I always replace this part with a clutch job.

SHObhakti

 

[Brett]

Why are you removing/replacing it?

Simply put, because i have a new one. Same reason i replaced the timing belt, water pump, did a valve lash etc. None of them were bad, but while you're in there, why not. I'm really not trying to go back in anytime soon.

Die grinder + cutting wheel , be really gentle with it just to score it. Then hammer + screwdriver in the score.

This sounds a bit on the scary side. Anyone else? Anyone ever had this problem? Why is it seized there in the first place?

 

[twr]

This sounds a bit on the scary side. Anyone else? Anyone ever had this problem? Why is it seized there in the first place?

It's not to hard, may seem scary but even if you cut into the aluminum case a little the new sleeve is going to cover it up. It's the easiest way to remove it, trust me. Do not use a torch because you run the risk melting the output shaft seal. When I replace mine, I use a little loctite to ensure it's not going anywhere and I think it's a slight interference fit.

 

[AREA 91]

Same here. a dremel with a cut off wheel. don't go too deep.
Before you put the new quill sleve on , use GREEN Loctite.