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GIW Technical Series: Shaft Sleeve Removal

Sleeve removal can normally be accomplished by pulling the packing from the stuffing box and using a slide hammer screwed into threaded holes. If corroded, soaking in penetrating oil and tapping with a hammer while rotating can help break up corrosion. Drilling additional holes or using a chisel after creating notches is also possible for difficult removals, but a torch is not recommended due to moisture and heat risks.

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GIW Technical Series: Shaft Sleeve Removal

Sleeve removal can normally be accomplished by pulling the packing from the stuffing box and using a slide hammer screwed into threaded holes. If corroded, soaking in penetrating oil and tapping with a hammer while rotating can help break up corrosion. Drilling additional holes or using a chisel after creating notches is also possible for difficult removals, but a torch is not recommended due to moisture and heat risks.

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GIW Technical Series

Shaft Sleeve Removal


GIW shaft sleeves provide a replaceable wear surface for packing. Different designs and materials
are available to meet the service requirements of each pump.

Sleeve removal can normally be accomplished by pulling the packing from the stuffing box. With
the impeller removed, scrape the gasket material off the sleeve face to expose the threaded holes.
Spraying both ends of the sleeve with penetrating oil and allow it to soak beforehand will assist in
removal. Using the correct thread size, screw a slide hammer into one of the holes and pull the
sleeve off.

Occasionally, the sleeve may become corroded to the shaft. This is typically caused when the shaft
isn’t coated with sufficient anti-seize, or the sealing o-ring is not properly installed and process fluid
migrates under the sleeve. In this case, spray both ends of the sleeve with penetrating oil and allow
it to soak. Multiple applications work best. Tap the outside diameter of the sleeve with a hammer
while rotating the shaft. This will help break up the corrosion and loosen the sleeve. There is a very
small clearance between the sleeve and the shaft so it will move slightly as it loosens. Don’t “beat
on it” excessively or the radial bearing could be damaged. Reapply penetrating oil and remove the
sleeve with the slide hammer.

The sleeve material is normally 1026 steel so additional holes may be drilled and tapped in the face
of the sleeve for the slide hammer if needed. Use the same bolt circle diameter as the existing holes
to avoid shaft damage.

Another removal method uses a cold chisel and hammer. Use proper eye protection and safety
precautions. Create a few notches in the sleeve using a cut-off wheel on a grinder. Note that the
hardened surface of the sleeve typically ends about ½” (12mm) from the shaft shoulder. Use the
chisel to drive the sleeve off, rotating the shaft to distribute impacts evenly.

Using a torch is not recommended. Moisture trapped between the sleeve and shaft could create a
hazardous condition. Excess heat could damage the shaft or other components.

Once the sleeve is removed, clean the shaft to remove rust and dirt. Follow the instructions in the
GIW Maintenance Manual and install the new sleeve with sealing o-ring and two (2) impeller
gaskets.

Tech Shaft Sleeve Removal 2007-11-15.doc

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