Interlocking Sleeve Replacement
Interlocking Sleeve Replacement Instructions | 2026
To replace the interlocking sleeve, completely lower flagpole all the way down, and pull out of the ground sleeve. Remove the flag from swivel ring, and carefully set aside. Lay the flagpole down onto a surface that will not scratch the pole
- Remove Gold Ball Topper
- Remove Spring Clips
- Remove Swivel Rings
- Remove Top Cap & Retainer Ring
From the bottom, remove screws that are securing the black Base Cap. Use needle nose pliers to remove the black Base Cap and bottom Cushion.
Slide all sections of the flagpole out through the bottom of the flagpole.
Identify broken Interlocking Sleeves, and replace with new set. For sleeves at the bottom of a tube, you will need needle nose pliers and screw driver (or Power screw driver) to remove.
There will be a Cushion inside the bottom of the tube that will need to be removed, and then re-inserted prior to attaching the new bottom Interlocking Sleeve.
For sleeves at the top of the tube, you will need both screw drivers to depress the tabs holding the sleeve in place to allow for removal of the Interlocking Sleeve (this step may require assistance from another person to remove the Interlocking Sleeve from the tube).
If you are having difficulty lining up the Post Fastener through the holes of the new Interlocking Sleeve and flagpole tube, try entering the Post Fastener from the opposite side.
Reassemble the flagpole. Insert smallest tube through the bottom of the next largest tube. Extend the top section and test to ensure the Interlocking Sleeves are working properly. Repeat process by putting smaller tube(s) through the bottom of the next largest section until all smaller sections are inside the largest section, and all joints have been tested to ensure Interlocking Sleeves are working properly.
Insert bottom cushion into the bottom section of the flagpole and re-attach the black Base Cap. Re-install the Top Cap & Retainer Ring. Then re-attach the Swivel Rings & Spring Clips. Finally, re-install the Gold Ball Topper and re-hang your flag.