Who makes a tool to get this snap-ring out of a D70HD hub?

[tvguy]

I'm in the process of rebuilding an '86 Dana 70HD dually axle. When I got down to the hubs I came across this snap-ring that "captures" the inner wheel bearing. I tried every pair of pliers and snap-ring pliers to get it out with no luck. Anyone know who makes a tool that will get this out?

http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={BF135770-A3B6-4645-B40E-7F9CED106AD2}&exp=f&moddt=39069.2309874653&ssdyn=1

 

[4X4HIGH]

First off you need to move the race away from the snap ring slightly so that you can remove the snap ring. I took a pair of adjustable slip joint pliers and modified the tip so i can grab that style of clip easily then remove clip. Once you re-install the outer bearing and race then put the snap ring back in you must drive the bearing race back against the snap ring. Failure to do this will result in bad wheel bearings and hub.

Long needle nose pliers will work also but you MUST drive the bearing race away slightly first.

 

[Confedneck79K30]

here's one

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=70070&PartNo=srpc9000a&group_id=771&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

basically you need good thick tips and good quality retaining ring pliers...

 

[tvguy]

I have a whole set of Snap-On's . . . didn't work.

 

[Confedneck79K30]

's what i used last time i did one... but like he said ^^^ tap that race back some, then it should come out, may take a lot of blaster.. maybe some light heat around the outside of the hub so it expands a little will make it easier..