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15-30 minutes
This is a genuine OEM part. The DeWALT sleeve is constructed of metal, and is compatible with several impact drivers. This component is fitted in the nose cone, between the spring and washer. The sleeve secures the anvil assembly and the spring. This part is sold individually. A hex key and a screwdriver may be helpful in the repair.
Sleeve N078437
OEM part for: DeWALT, Porter Cable
Part Number: N078437
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This Sleeve will fit the following 76 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- DeWALT
- Porter Cable
This item works with the following types of products:
- Impact Driver
- Impact Wrench
This part replaces obsolete part #: 642879-00 (Before Date Code 201236)
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Parts arrived very quickly and were exactly what I ordered
Perry -
July 25, 2022
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Found the correct parts
Had to replace many small parts on a DeWalt impact drill. Quickly found all the correct parts on the site thanks to the excellent parts drawings. Parts arrived quickly and he order was correct and complete. My DeWalt tool is back in service.
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November 23, 2020
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Easy repair Great part
The was in great part ,arrived quickly and fit work
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February 17, 2020
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Excellent
It was fast shipping and excellent quality
Guest -
November 18, 2019
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Easy & fast
The items arrived fairly quickly and in good condition. The packaging is very adequate. Thank you very much!
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October 4, 2019
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Bit kept falling out
Brian - April 26, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Removed the sleeve and installed the new spring to keep tension on the steel ball.
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Bits would not stay in the drill
Anna - October 6, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pick
Removed the parts per instructions given by other people on your website and put it back together and all is well! Bought extra parts to have on hand in case my other one has the same issue!
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Tool holder missing
robert - May 7, 2018
Tool Type
Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I watched your YouTube video and it made it easy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Chuck wouldn't retain bits
John - April 20, 2018
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Watched ereplacements video on this repair.
Remove hog ring, clean as needed, install new parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
Remove hog ring, clean as needed, install new parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Sleeve broke and lost steel ball
David - March 22, 2018
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
!. Removed snap ring and washer.
2. Replaced steel ball.
3. Replaced spring..
4. Replaced sleeve and second spring.
4. Replace washer and snap spring.
2. Replaced steel ball.
3. Replaced spring..
4. Replaced sleeve and second spring.
4. Replace washer and snap spring.
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Driver would fall out of chuck. Washer was slipping past the hog ring.
Peter - February 27, 2018
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Take the old parts off, put the new ones on.
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Washer and hog ring broke and let spring fly out
Ray - December 27, 2017
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Small pic
Watched the you tube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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broken spring that holds the steel ball
Don - December 22, 2017
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pocket knife
Got on you tube a guy had a step by step video watched it and followed what he did worked like a charm... It works now like a brand new driver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Bit not staying in
Russel - November 6, 2017
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I watched you video on how to do this repair, thank you. Here is the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Collar would not hold bit. bottom spring broke
Kevin - September 22, 2017
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pick, WD40, rag
1. Pulled snap ring with pick
2. Pull sleeve, spring, washer off. Don't drop the ball I have a dozen hiding on my garage floor.
3. Remove broken spring.
4. Clean parts with WD 40 wipe clean.
5. Install new spring.
6. Install ball make sure your on top of spring.
7. Slide sleeve back over anvil
8. Install spring, washer and snap ring. this is sometimes tricky start at the flat opening on anvil using a small blade screw driver work the ring around till it falls back into the recess.
2. Pull sleeve, spring, washer off. Don't drop the ball I have a dozen hiding on my garage floor.
3. Remove broken spring.
4. Clean parts with WD 40 wipe clean.
5. Install new spring.
6. Install ball make sure your on top of spring.
7. Slide sleeve back over anvil
8. Install spring, washer and snap ring. this is sometimes tricky start at the flat opening on anvil using a small blade screw driver work the ring around till it falls back into the recess.
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