88 5ksq Rear Wheeling Bearing C-Clip Removal

Robert Myers robert at s-cars.org
Thu Jul 15 10:10:19 EDT 2004


At 10:09 AM 7/15/2004 -0400, George Harris wrote:

>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!


And don't forget the BFH.  ;-)



>Cheers
>George

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