Where are the external snap rings on a shaft?
External retaining rings (also known as “external snap rings”) sit in the grooves on the exterior of shafts of any size. The areas of the ring that protrude out from the shaft hold it in place. See below for our entire list of external retaining ring dimensions and configuration drawings.
Why do I need snap rings on my front axle?
Snap rings or circlips help to ensure that important drive shaft components stay properly mounted while a vehicle is being operated. These small parts can prevent splines from getting stripped and protect seals. Drive shaft axles on some vehicles feature grooves designed for snap rings.
Where are the snap rings on the Birfield?
This snap ring goes on the outer stub shaft of your birfield and keeps the birfield from drifting too far into the axle assembly. Snap rings or circlips help to ensure that important drive shaft components stay properly mounted while a vehicle is being operated.
Why do you need a snap ring for a CV joint?
It is important that a snap ring fits the drive shaft components to which it connects. A CV axle lock ring that is the wrong size can prevent an axle from functioning properly. When these rings are correctly installed, they can protect a CV joint and prolong its operational life.
External retaining rings (also known as “external snap rings”) sit in the grooves on the exterior of shafts of any size. The areas of the ring that protrude out from the shaft hold it in place. See below for our entire list of external retaining ring dimensions and configuration drawings.
Snap rings or circlips help to ensure that important drive shaft components stay properly mounted while a vehicle is being operated. These small parts can prevent splines from getting stripped and protect seals. Drive shaft axles on some vehicles feature grooves designed for snap rings.
It is important that a snap ring fits the drive shaft components to which it connects. A CV axle lock ring that is the wrong size can prevent an axle from functioning properly. When these rings are correctly installed, they can protect a CV joint and prolong its operational life.
This snap ring goes on the outer stub shaft of your birfield and keeps the birfield from drifting too far into the axle assembly. Snap rings or circlips help to ensure that important drive shaft components stay properly mounted while a vehicle is being operated.