What are Snap ring pliers for?

[BHH]

Can someone tell me exactly what you use snap ring pliers for? I am assuming it is mainly used in automotive maintenance?

Thanks.

 

[jshillin]

Can someone tell me exactly what you use snap ring pliers for? I am assuming it is mainly used in automotive maintenance?

Thanks.

http://clunkbucket.com/tool-of-the-week-snap-ring-pliers/

There ya go... From reading the boards here, I'd say many are just using them to disassemble ratchets, lol.

 

[gReves]

....to remove snap rings. I use them daily working on tractors. Seems like every thing internal (i.e. transmissions, diffs, axles, ect ) are all held together by snap rings. Especially gears on a shaft.

 

[Brian_B_]

I use them all the time rebuilding automatic transmissions. Even the front of my snapper RER has snap rings.

 

[Maexle]

have a look at your ratchet (if you have a decent one ..... ) the entire ratcheting mechanism is covered / held in place with a snap-ring / retaining ring....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retaining_ring

retaining rings are used for securing axles, covers, bushings, bearings,...etc.....very effective, quick and cheap to replace and they can withstand a lot if force of designed right.

 

[sdguy55]

For snap rings...there are plenty of things in heavy equipment and agricultural that use snap rings.

 

[Ken81590]

Transmissions. There are more snap rings than you can imagine in a GM 4L60E lol

 

[jetmech09]

On aircraft I usually see them holding in wheel bearings. Output shafts on airstarters, snubber rings on alternators, pretty much any seal/whatever that is on a shaft. The pliers will save you a big hassle, worth the investment.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I use them for snap rings on locks

 

[BHH]

Thanks guys!

 

[sickboy motors inc.]

After depressing lock plate on steering wheels you'll usually find them on steering shafts on modern cars and trucks. Also u joints.

 

[1982fxr]

have several on my old Harley

 

[CD1]

Snap rings and retaining rings. You will encounter many different types on all sorts of machinery, tools, etc. One set will probably not meet all your needs.

I'm looking at a new set that should give me more uses/choices for different applications that I might need in the future.

 

[Sincitymetalworks]

I use mine rebuilding shocks,axles,steering shaft and a few other things on the race cars I prep

 

[concealer404]

Turbos.

 

[bowtiepro3]

They are used for removing Jesus clips.

 

[RedFordTruck]

Yep. A lot on gearing and ratchets. I bought my pair when i needed to remove retaining clips to replace headlights. You never know when you're gonna need em!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Some good barbells are held together by snap rings.