88 5ksq Rear Wheeling Bearing C-Clip Removal

[Ameer Antar]

Usually, the problem is getting a good grip on this things. I used a pair of ground down needle-nose pliers, cuz the snap-ring pliers wouldn't grip. Once you have a good grip, you need to twist it around to break the rust welding things together. good luck.

-Ameer

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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 21:30:10 -0400
From: "gwbutler" <gwbutler at net1plus.com>
Subject: 88 5ksq Rear Wheeling Bearing C-Clip Removal
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Hello All,

I'm having a hard time removing the inside C-clip retaining the rear wheel bearing on my 88 5ksq.  The C-clip and seat are pretty well oxidized.  I've tried soaking the surfaces with a really good solvent...to no avail.  Has anyone ever successfully removed a rusted C-clip?  Any tricks/recommendations?  TIA


George B.
84 4ksq
88 5ksq
Massachusetts

P.S. I am using a C-clip removing tool...or trying to.-GB


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