Installing Advanced Adapters SYE. Questions?

[Tom M.]

I am going to install my Advanced Adapters SYE kit on my 2000 TJ. I have a good assortment of hand tools, air compressor, some air tools, jack, stands etc.

I have a lot of shade tree experience, so I am not too worried. That being said, I obviously have never torn apart a transfer case before, so I am looking to the experts for advice before digging in.

Are there any special tools that will be needed to complete this project in my garage? Also are there any shortcuts or pitfalls I need to know about before starting this project?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Spongebob]

Hi Tom!

The SYE installation is pretty straight forward. It only took a couple of hours to do mine in my '97 TJ. Here is a good online article to peruse that will help you out: http://www.4x4xplor.com/SYE-CV.html



Thanks,

[xFallen]

I am going to install my Advanced Adapters SYE kit on my 2000 TJ. I have a good assortment of hand tools, air compressor, some air tools, jack, stands etc.

I have a lot of shade tree experience, so I am not too worried. That being said, I obviously have never torn apart a transfer case before, so I am looking to the experts for advice before digging in.

Are there any special tools that will be needed to complete this project in my garage? Also are there any shortcuts or pitfalls I need to know about before starting this project?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Do you have the right size socket for the u-joint yoke nut?

It may be easier to loosen it in the rig before removing the xfer case if you're changing it on the bench. Other than that this is really a fairly easy job.

Oh yeah. When reassembling be very careful to get the oil pickup tube correctly installed and not knock it out of place when you slap everything back together. I guess these things like to be lubricated. :rolleyes:


Barry

[tyota]

snap ring pliers
or as I call them (life savers)

[1tuffxj]

dango, you already beat me to it nick
ya snap ring pliers always make it easier

[FrenchChili]

off-topic: Tom's signature scared me at first:eek:still didn't get over it:D

[xFallen]

snap ring pliers
or as I call them (life savers)

Oh yeah. How could I have forgotten that. And, not just snap ring pliers, but GOOD snap ring pliers.

My trusty Channel Locks actually did not work as well as the $15 adjustable cheapies I picked up at Checker, believe it or not.

Patience too. :cool:


Barry

[scully]

Here are the issues that I had with my install. Overall it went pretty well.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=12273&highlight=SYE+install

[jeepin_in_az]

http://www.stu-offroad.com/engine/sye/sye-1.htm

Very easy.

[danno]

snap ring pliers
or as I call them (life savers)

There is a difference between snap ring pliers and lock ring pliers.

You want lock ring pliers.

Snap ring pliers have little tips on them for inserting them in the little holes in the snap rings...

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5244&stc=1&d=1144713266


Lock rings do not have holes....

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5241&stc=1&d=1144713110

I bought my lock ring pliers from sears, they have knurled flat edges on them that make getting the lock rings off really easy...

Like they always say, be sure to use the right tool for the job. If you try to use snap ring pliers to remove a lock ring, you will probably spend way more time doing it and you may even damage the ring...

[xFallen]

There is a difference between snap ring pliers and lock ring pliers.

You want lock ring pliers.

Snap ring pliers have little tips on them for inserting them in the little holes in the snap rings...

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5244&stc=1&d=1144713266


Lock rings do not have holes....

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5241&stc=1&d=1144713110

I bought my lock ring pliers from sears, they have knurled flat edges on them that make getting the lock rings off really easy...

Like they always say, be sure to use the right tool for the job. If you try to use snap ring pliers to remove a lock ring, you will probably spend way more time doing it and you may even damage the ring...


Dead on again. And they are not all created equally. Good lock ring pliers are so worth it...


Barry

[Tom M.]

Thanks for all the input guys. I forgot about Stu's site. I will head to Sears and get the lock ring and snap ring pliers. Can never have enough tools.

I heard that a bearing press may be necessary for this? Any truth, and if so what needs to be pressed back on?

[JamesT]

I heard that a bearing press may be necessary for this? Any truth, and if so what needs to be pressed back on?

My TJ (a '99) didn't need a bearing pressed, MikeB TJ (a '00) did. It might be on the write up on Stu's page. That was a long time ago, maybe MikeB remembers the differences. (Maybe it was the differences in SYE's? I know I had an AA)

[jeepin_in_az]

Yes, James is correct. I had a different kit then his and needed a bearing pressed on the shaft. I don't think I have seen a kit like that in a long time though...read the directions of the kit, it will tell you if you need to press a bearing.

[rosshh]

you dont need a press for the aa kit as it is already pressed into the housing when you get it.

[Tom M.]

Thanks again guys. I had heard that some SYE kits require it & some dont. I am starting this tomorrow. I will let everyone know how it goes.

[Tom M.]

Thanks Guys. The SYE is done. My buddy was in town and we knocked it out in about 3 1/2 hours without using my air compressor. This was a pretty easy install with the right tools. I am now waiting for my Tom Woods drive shaft to get the heep back on the road. Thanks again.