I pulled the clip last time with a cotter pin puller from Lowes or HD? It was a $6 tool and I was stuck with a bad axle out of town.

Homo vs Anular style- I think lobro only currently produces the Annular style. Most rebuilders use the older style axles.

Generally, if the boots are shot , there is damage to the boots-but you are a 240d not a 300 turbo diesel so there maybe some difference.

I had no problems poping the c-clip back on with the same tool. Just got to steady everything with a finger or two and push. Do you own a real set of 90 snap ring pliers-not the multiple replaceable end models. They are probably under $10 from snapon or the likes and it will work easily.


Michael

Best of luck on rebuild axles. Life on them is very variable.

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Michael McGuire
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