Locking elements

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Do not over-stretch circlips.
Always replace circlips which have been damaged or overtensioned.
Circlips must be properly seated in base of the groove.

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Elements

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Replace spring pins. Installation position: Slit - A - should be in line with the line of force - arrow -.