Tool to Remove CV Axle Retaining Ring

[YoshiMoshi3]

Is there a specialty tool to make removing cv axle retaining rings on cv axles easier? Meaning these things?

 

[Qualitytools]

I am not sure if there is one. It’s been a while since I had to do this but I think I just used a pair of needle nose pliers to spread it and a screw driver to walk it out of the groove.

 

[Banjorear]

I am not sure if there is one. It’s been a while since I had to do this but I think I just used a pair of needle nose pliers to spread it and a screw driver to walk it out of the groove.

Same. I use those cheap pocket flat blade screw drivers that companies hand out and work it under the ring and push it around until it comes out. Don't over think it.

Curious why you want to take it off? Did the new one not come with the ring?

 

[nh_yota]

Is there a specialty tool to make removing cv axle retaining rings on cv axles easier? Meaning these things?

Yes:

44900 Lock Ring Pliers

For Removing and Installing All Types of Lock Rings.

www.lislecorp.com

 

[Banjorear]

I've found that the blades of the Lisle pliers above sometimes are too wide to fit into the groove. If you use those pliers and want to reuse the ring, be cautious not to open it too wide for you'll stretch it and it will be difficult to reform after it's back on. Just my two cents. Others may have a different experience.

 

[ecotec]

Yes:

44900 Lock Ring Pliers

For Removing and Installing All Types of Lock Rings.

www.lislecorp.com

Those are the 90 degree lock ring pliers. You want the straight lock ring pliers for that job.

I know Lang makes a pair, probably lots of other brands do.

 

[pbon]

I use needle nose and screw drivers. You have to get under it often in 2 places and pry it up onto the top of the splines and then you can pull it off.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

2 picks; hook one under the clip and use the other to work it off the splines.

 

[Steve_P]

I use a small slotted screwdriver. And I have plenty of retaining and lock ring pliers

 

[Outahere]

Wilde pliers #409 might work.