SNAP RING
WOA945
Snap Ring for Universal Joint
Propeller Shaft
Retaining ring for securing universal joint (U-joint) needle bearings in the propeller shaft. This snap ring holds the U-joint bearing caps in place. Essential component during maintenance or replacement of universal joints.
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Application Universal joint propeller shaft |
Type External snap ring |
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Material Spring steel |
Quantity required 4 pieces per U-joint |
Features
- Retaining ring for U-joint needle bearings
- Suitable for Spicer-type universal joints
- Manufactured from hardened spring steel
- 4 snap rings required per U-joint
- Essential during propeller shaft overhaul
★ Quality component for reliable fastening of universal joint bearing caps. Always use new snap rings when replacing U-joints.
Installation notes
Only fit the snap rings after the U-joint bearing caps have been correctly positioned. Use suitable snap ring pliers with flat jaws. Check that the snap ring is fully seated in the groove. Always use new snap rings during overhaul – reuse weakens the spring tension.
Compatibility
Please note: there are different types of universal joints (Spicer snap ring-type, Cleveland strap & bolt-type, U-bolt-type). Check which type of propeller shaft you have before ordering. This snap ring is only suitable for Spicer-type U-joints with external snap ring grooves.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 09 - PROPELLER SHAFT CJ2A, GROUP 09 - PROPELLER SHAFT CJ3A, GROUP 09 - PROPELLER SHAFT M38, GROUP 09 - PROPELLER SHAFT - M38A1, GROUP 09 - PROPELLER SHAFT CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
