Align the curved edge of your tool with the curve of the E-clip and place your tool directly under the E-clip. Most e-clip removers have a smooth, curved edge. Align your removal tool with the edge of the E-clip.E-clips can be easily removed with another household tool.ģ Ways to Remove E Clip: 1. Grab the E-clip with your tool and push it up with moderate pressure. To remove an e-clip, use either a removal tool, needle-nose pliers, or a small flat-bladed screwdriver. In contrast to a snap ring, which has to be moved along the axis of a shaft or rod for removal, an E-ring can simply be removed from the side without moving the axis. The three prongs of an E-ring touch the bottom of the groove and form a shoulder to hold the assemblies effectively. They are used to replace the need for mechanical fasteners (such as nuts, split pins, rivets, etc.) and typically reduce the weight of an assembly. Internal retaining rings fit into the groove of a hole, while external retaining rings ensure a tight fit in a groove around the outside of a shaft or rod.

Standard retaining rings are available in internal and external designs. An E-clips or ring clip is a type of circlip that’s pushed on or off a grooved shaft without the need for a special tool.

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