Mystery Piece - Solved! Retaining Ring from New Harbor Freight Jack (6 Viewers)

[MemphisTLC]

I changed my oil, attempted to Zerk the drive shaft (need to buy a better nozzle adapter) and converted my front shocks from Bilstein back to OEM over the last two days. All first for me as I learn to wrench. Other than taking way longer than I thought it ever would I found the piece below while I was cleaning up the garage. Does anyone happen to know what it is? Is it even a part to my 2005 LC? The bottom bolt on the front, left shock was difficult to remove. While I don’t remember hitting the rotor, calipers…any part of the brakes I’m worried I could have. All help is appreciated.

 

[dealmaker]

I have no idea about that part but this grease gun coupler makes greasing the driveshafts a breeze...
Amazon product ASIN B00H7LPKKU

 

[MemphisTLC]

I have no idea about that part but this grease gun coupler makes greasing the driveshafts a breeze...
Amazon product ASIN B00H7LPKKU

Thanks for the coupler idea. Probably should have used something for scale in the picture above.

 

[87warrior]

Looks like an aftermarket snap ring/circle clip that holds the drive shaft u-joint cap into the yoke ears.

 

[MemphisTLC]

Looks like an aftermarket snap ring/circle clip that holds the drive shaft u-joint cap into the yoke ears.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll have to do my homework. No idea what any of the above means.

 

[Land Shark]

To ease your mind a small bit, it is not part of the brakes. It is also deformed and should not be reused IMHO. Agreed, could be u joint related. Can you post it next to a coin or something that would give us a better size reference?

 

[MemphisTLC]

Looks like an aftermarket snap ring/circle clip that holds the drive shaft u-joint cap into the yoke ears.

You guys are good....I mean good. I ASSume the part you are referencing is what I highlighted below with the green circle.

I attempted to grease this area this weekend. I'll check shortly to see if I can visually find the where the missing part should go.

Followed the FSM and the many post on MUD but apparently over greased? Is this a big snafu or simply just snapping it back into place?

Toyota Land Cruiser Lexus LX470 OEM Front Driveline Universal Joint Spider SET

 

[Land Shark]

Those "C" clips are not the same but could be the same part from different manufacturers.

 

[MemphisTLC]

To ease your mind a small bit, it is not part of the brakes. It is also deformed and should not be reused IMHO. Agreed, could be u joint related. Can you post it next to a coin or something that would give us a better size reference?

For scale......

 

[MemphisTLC]

Best reverse Google image that I could find....looks fairly similar to the piece I found albeit in better shape. I haven't had time to get under the truck but is it dangerous to ride around trying to find a replacement piece?

 

[Bisho]

You certainly didn’t pop that off greasing the driveshaft. If anything it was laying on your skid plate and fell on the floor when you took it off. Inspect your truck to see if you even have one missing.

 

[Land Shark]

^^^^

 

[MemphisTLC]

You certainly didn’t pop that off greasing the driveshaft. If anything it was laying on your skid plate and fell on the floor when you took it off. Inspect your truck to see if you even have one missing.

All the “C” clips are accounted for…..any other ideas? I’m using a new Harbor Freight 3 ton jack..

 

[87warrior]

All the “C” clips are accounted for…..any other ideas? I’m using a new Harbor Freight 3 ton jack..

I think you have identified the source. Double check every connection on that jack.

 

[MemphisTLC]

Solved: Harbor Freight Daytona jack for the win. Bought it less than two weeks ago. First time to use. Retaining ring 16.

 

[SteveH]

I had trouble with the snap ring on an HF jack and gave up and used weldment on the end of the axle shaft to keep the jack wheel from falling off. One upside to this approach is that by doing so, you won't have mystery snap rings appearing on your garage floor.