Customer Questions and Answers for E-Ring (Retaining Clip) by Frigidaire

This E-ring is a small retaining clip used in Frigidaire refrigerators to hold components on a grooved shaft or pin. It keeps assemblies secure and operating smoothly by preventing parts from sliding off during normal use. What it does:

• Retains parts on a grooved shaft or pin to prevent axial movement
• Helps keep mechanisms aligned and reduces wobble or separation
• Common symptoms when missing or damaged: loose or fallen-off parts, scraping/rattling noises, or poor operation of the affected assembly

• 1 E-ring

• Unplug the refrigerator before servicing; wear eye protection (spring clips can snap)
• Use needle-nose pliers or an E-clip tool to compress and seat the ring in the groove
• Verify the ring is fully seated and flush in the groove before reassembly
• Keep any spacers/washers in the original order during removal and reinstallation