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Re: Retaining rings and e-clips

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Originally Posted by Gui Cavalcanti
Any comments on their use, as far as ease of assembly, replacement, etc?
Something simpler (but not always the best choice - depends on your situation) would be to use aluminum spacers to take up space between components and keep them from moving axially relative to each other. This works great for assembly/disassembly. And you can easily add/subtract spacer width to make precise stackups. Doesn't help you fix anything axially to the shaft though.

Ken