Proper name for the snap ring

[chuck machinist]

Proper name for the snap ring? And what is the name of the pliers used to Remove it? I?d rather have the right tool. CM

 

[Steve@Advance]

I think those are called "Eaton" style snap rings.

But most have some type angle to the ends, helps keep the pliers from slipping off. Possibly that one has been modified to fit.

The pliers are also called "Eaton" type.

 

[Janicholson]

Flat gap external retaining ring. These pliers work. holding them in place as you open the ring is tough. a third hand to use a screw driver to pry it sideways is way helpful.

 

[SkipperII]

I've had several names for them over the years, none printable here.

 

[chuck machinist]

I appreciate the response , I thought I had all the tools for the job!Headed to the tool store. CM

 

[gregww]

Four more hands are suggested in order to try and catch that ring when it flies away, and it gives you 2 more mouths to cuss when you can't find it.

 

[Russ from MN]

First thing I do is take a hammer and punch or large screwdriver and rotate the ring a little,to make sure it's not stuck in the groove.

 

[Determined]

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Seriously though try looking up transmission snap ring pliers.

 

[Kid Shileen]

Sounds like we all agree. The name for this device is unprintable on this forum.😂

 

[BRSnKY]

That's a Jesus clip. Bad enough hombre it will make you cuss at sweet baby Jesus after it Tings off of every metal object in the shop and disappears.

 

[Bob Harvey]

I have a plier like that. It has serrations on the outside of the jaws, works very well for the jobs it was required for.

 

[JeremyR]

Wilde tools lock ring pliers
https://bowerstool.com/wilde-lock-ring-plier-set-3pc-straight-right-angle-thin-bent-curved-9-usa-made/

 

[Tom Massachusetts]

My Snap On plyers like that have ridges on the out side to grip and a little dimple on the outside also to catch the point of some of the rings.

 

[Jeff B.]

It's called an external snap ring, and you need some external snap ring pliers to take it off. That one looks like a pretty stout one. Working in the transmission business for most of my career I've seen lots of them. Most were thinner than that one, but just get a good grip and open it up enough to get it to clear the shaft. If you only get one end off, use a big screwdriver behind it CAREFULLY to work it off. If it gets bent a little, don't worry about it and try to hammer it flat again. If you really screw it up, find a new one.

 

[teddy52food]

Just heat the side away from the gap to red hot & that takes the meaness out of it.