I was able to remove the tailshaft housing from my 1987 A904 automatic transmission, but I simply cannot seem to manage the snap ring that must fit around the shaft bearing to install the new housing.

I don't have a 1987 manual, but the 1970 manual I do have calls for a Miller tool C-3301A. Is it still the same number for 1987?

Does anyone know another source for this tool?

If SnapOn, part number?

Also, is there a trick for easing the park lock control rod into the receptacle housing?

TIA

--Walt Jackson

Lisle makes a great big set of snap ring pliers that work great; unfortunately, I no longer have the p/n...

Harbor Frieght came through for me! I was amazed...after almost giving up because the usual places didn't have the big one on hand, I strolled into HF and there was a two pack...one that opens when you squeeze, one that closes when you squeeze. They are actually well made and cost about $6 for the pair. I was able to use them for the huge snapring on the tranny case to tailhousing snapring on a 833 too.
rock
'64d100

That sounds great!

Do you have a part or stocking number, or some other means I can use to identify them when I go to my local Harbor Freight store or order online?

Thanks.

--Walt Jackson

Had to dig out the invoice...number is 45326, usually a whopping $9.99, on sale that day for $5.99!

And as I say, pretty darn good pliers, too! They are by far the heaviest snap ring pliers I have, about 11 inches long and the little round end that goes in a snap ring hole is about 1/8 inch...not one of the tiny hair like ones.

I may never use em again, but sure am keeping them!
Good luck,
rock
'64d100

Uhh,
I got curious myself as to what they had so checked my number..it was changed to a 7 last number from a 6/

Here is the link:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=45327

rock
'64d100

I went to a transmission shop yesterday, and saw what tool they use.

Here's the Snap On part number: SRP3

It's $35.00 on the www.snapon.com web site.

--Walt Jackson

Isn't this axle snap ring too expensive? Or I might be wrong. I though it only ranges from $5+? Correct me if I am wrong.

Everything Snap On sells is expensive.

--Walt Jackson

I WILL NOT BUY ANYTHING SNAPON....I had a $7000 toolbox....paid $4000 on it and got disabled...ask them to wait till i got my check...they came took box and told me it was only rented to me ....screw snapon get tools from other places ...cheaper ....hey sears also replaces broken tools


keep on roddin'

I bought a set from Napa they had them hanging in one of those spin displays think it was only 15$ and guaranteed

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Nick
86 d150 turbo /6.
64 valiant 4 door