Securing rings

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Do not over-stretch circlips.
Always replace damaged or over-stretched circlips.
Securing rings must be fully seated in groove.

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Elements

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Replace roll pins. Installation position: Slot - A - is longitudinal to line of force - arrow -.