This retaining ring secures a component on a shaft or within a groove so it stays aligned during operation. Replacing a bent, rusted, or missing ring helps stop wobble, noise, and parts working loose.
- Locks into a groove to keep gears, pulleys, wheels, or spacers from sliding off a shaft
- Helps maintain proper spacing and alignment of moving parts
- Common signs of failure: wobbling parts, scraping/rubbing noises, or components that work loose
- Visual clues: deformation, corrosion, or loss of spring tension
What's included: 1 retaining ring Install notes:
- Disconnect power and any utilities to the appliance before service
- Wear eye protection—retaining rings can spring free under tension
- Note the order/orientation of any washers or spacers before removal
- Use appropriate snap-ring or needle-nose pliers and ensure the ring seats fully in its groove
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Maytag washer was making a squeaking noise during the agitation cycle and when it stopped it squeaked louder Jeff S. • Bradenton , FL • January 02, 2019
I took the machine apart and installed a new brake rotor , Brake stator and a snubber ring, after the install the machine works great and no more squeaking. I will say one thing about AppliancePartsPros.com that when I first received the order the brake rotor was new in the sealed bag but the brake material wasn't attached to it, customer service was helpful and sent me a new part the next day. I will use this company again.
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