Transmission Retaining Rings
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2026 3:34 pm
I've had to do some work on the layshaft of my 350 transmission requiring me to remove and eventually replace the retaining rings. I have found the retaining rings hard to remove. I have a pair of pliers made for gripping external retaining rings ends but they'd slip off as soon as I tried to expand the rings.
I did get them off by sliding 3mm diameter steel pins under the rings and sliding them off along the pins.
My question, is there a better way to do this? Better yet, is there a type of pliers available that can grip and hold the ends of these rings?
Thanks in advance.
Derek
I did get them off by sliding 3mm diameter steel pins under the rings and sliding them off along the pins.
My question, is there a better way to do this? Better yet, is there a type of pliers available that can grip and hold the ends of these rings?
Thanks in advance.
Derek