88 5ksq Rear Wheeling Bearing C-Clip Removal

[George Harris]

You asked if anyone successfully removed these c-clips. You didn't say 
'in one piece' or 'in good condition'. LOL After soaking with Kroil or 
something similiar, I use a small punch and hammer to tap the end of the 
clip out of the groove. There is usually a hole in each end. put the 
punch in that hole angled towards the other end and slightly into the 
centre. Tap with BFH until it slides out of the groove. At this point 2 
flat screw drivers can be worked between the clip and the groove until 
you can pry the clip out.

Patience, Kroil, and leverage!

Cheers
George

Ameer Antar wrote:

> 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
> 
> ----Original Message----
> Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 21:30:10 -0400
> From: "gwbutler" <gwbutler at net1plus.com>
> Subject: 88 5ksq Rear Wheeling Bearing C-Clip Removal
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <200407142130.AA157089970 at net1plus.com>
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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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