Constant velocity joint with visible snap ring

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Fig 1: Constant Velocity Joint With Visible Snap Ring

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If the constant velocity joint has a visible snap ring, the snap ring must be held open and the constant velocity joint released. See Releasing constant velocity joint with visible snap ring . The snap ring is visible in a cut-out on the inner ring.