Snap Ring Disassembly Note

Install the SST as shown.
CAUTION:
- Depress the spring and retainer component only enough to remove the snap ring.
  Overpressing will damage the spring and retainer component assembly edges.
Compress the spring and retainer component.
Remove the snap ring.
Remove the SST and remove spring and retainer component.

Fig 1: Compressing Spring And Retainer Component
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