Give a seal-worn shaft or yoke a fresh sealing surface without pulling it for machining, using the Timken Kwik-Sleeve KWK99177. It is listed as an axle differential repair sleeve, a transfer case input shaft repair sleeve and an auto trans output shaft repair sleeve. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1968-1974 Toyota Corolla, 1984-1995 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L and 1993-1998 Volkswagen Jetta. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full application list.
- Fast shaft refinishing: Kwik-Sleeves offer a quick, economical and effective way to refinish a shaft that a seal has worn.
- Thin-walled design: The sleeve can be used without changing the size of the seal, and its finish is well suited to lip-sealing applications.
- No machining required: No expensive preparation or machining is needed before mounting.
- Installation tool included: Each Kwik-Sleeve comes with a removable installation flange and its own installation tool. This reduces the chance of sleeve distortion and lets you install the sleeve without removing the shaft.
A lip seal rides against a rotating shaft or yoke, and over time the seal lip can wear a groove into that surface. A new seal running on a grooved surface may still leak. The Kwik-Sleeve installs over the worn area and gives the seal lip a new surface to contact. Signs a repair sleeve may be needed include fluid seeping past a freshly installed seal, or a visible groove where the old seal lip rode.
Depending on the application, the sleeve is cataloged for the front, rear, left, right and rear-right positions. The quantity per application is 1 or 2, depending on the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Timken KWK99177 Kwik-Sleeve do?
It installs over a seal-worn shaft or yoke to give the seal lip a new contact surface. It is designed to refinish that surface without expensive preparation or machining.
Do I need a different size seal when using this sleeve?
No. The thin-walled design is intended to let the sleeve be used without changing the size of the seal, and its finish suits lip-sealing applications.
Does it come with an installation tool?
Yes. Each Kwik-Sleeve includes a removable installation flange and its own installation tool, which reduces the chance of sleeve distortion and allows installation without removing the shaft.
Where on the vehicle is this sleeve used?
It is listed as an axle differential, transfer case input shaft and auto trans output shaft repair sleeve, for front, rear, left or right positions depending on the vehicle. See the "Vehicles it fits" section.
How many sleeves does my vehicle need?
The quantity per application is 1 or 2, depending on the vehicle. Check your vehicle's entry in the "Vehicles it fits" section for the quantity listed.
