Snap-Ring Install / Removal Tool
Specialty snap-ring tool for removing and installing the Timken bearing outer race snap ring in compatible Harley-Davidson Big Twin crankcases.
The Snap-Ring Install / Removal Tool is designed for servicing the Timken bearing outer race snap ring used in compatible Harley-Davidson Big Twin crankcases. It corresponds with JIMS tool reference 1710, a specialty snap-ring installation and removal tool for this bearing application.
The tool helps technicians remove and install the retaining ring without damaging the crankcase, making it especially useful when replacing rings in cases without inserts. K&L catalog information lists applications including Big Twin engines from 1969 forward, including Twin Cam 88, compatible aftermarket, and S&S motor applications.
Key Features
- Timken Snap-Ring Service: Designed for the outer race snap ring used with compatible Timken bearing assemblies.
- Install & Remove: Used for both removal and installation of the retaining ring.
- Helps Protect the Case: Designed to service the snap ring without damaging the crankcase.
- Big Twin Application: K&L catalog application includes Harley-Davidson Big Twin engines from 1969 forward.
- Twin Cam 88 Coverage: Catalog specifically includes Twin Cam 88 applications.
- Aftermarket Compatibility: Also listed for compatible aftermarket and S&S motor applications.
Product Information
| Product Type |
Snap-ring installation and removal tool |
| Primary Use |
Timken bearing outer race snap-ring service |
| Application |
Compatible Harley-Davidson Big Twin crankcases |
| K&L Catalog Coverage |
Big Twin 1969-present, including Twin Cam 88, compatible aftermarket, and S&S motors |
| JIMS Reference |
1710 |
| Known Harley-Davidson Applications |
Includes compatible Electra Glide / FLH-series applications shown in aftermarket fitment references |
| SKU |
35-5170 |
Application Note: This is a specialty crankcase snap-ring tool, not a general-purpose snap-ring plier. Confirm the engine and bearing configuration before use.
