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Old 05-15-2010, 08:22 PM
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Question Getting C-clip off axle?

Hey so im still new to my 94 4runners front cv axles and im currently replacing both of them. I currently have the front 6 bolts off the end of the brake disc and got the hub open that exposes the end of the axle and what i believe to be a c-clip. now just one question, how do i go about getting the clip off so i can slide the axle out to put in the new one?
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It is a snap ring, and you need a snap ring expander. According to the FSM that is..
http://myweb.dal.ca/is353832/93fsm/s...18frontdri.pdf



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It's not actually a snap ring - no holes. Snap ring pliers help, but frequently slip off - the ones that make it easy have wide jaws that grab the whole slanted face.



If you go to Sears, they are in the automotive section tools
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They're called lock ring pliers.
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I use snap ring plyers and some really thin screw drivers to pull it out.

They are surprisingly annoying!
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yeah same i used some snap ring plyers and flathead screwdriver.
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