This is a common problem on most Ford tractors from 1960-80, models 2000 to at least 4000 with powersteering, this particular tractor is a 3400 industrial loader.
before you pull steering wheel remove the nut then spray brake cleaner on rag wrap around the shaft cover that with a spray can cap add brake cleaner several times.Should be able to woble the wheel by hand.
That was not a Speedi Sleeve, Speedi Sleeves are not split. That looked more like the sleeve driver. Speedi Sleeves actually work really well when installed properly. Also, there is another seal at the top of the steering shaft that helps keep water out of the tube.
you bought the wrong kit not saying it wont work but yesterdays tractor has the correct sleeve and seal kit part Item #: 173253 $52 plus shipping no jacking around and works. I own 3 2000 and 2 3000 series have used this on 4 of them. Hope this help every one