Product Description
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Milwaukee Inverted Retaining Ring
Model Number: 44-86-0032
The Milwaukee 44-86-0032 is a genuine OEM Inverted Retaining Ring used across several Milwaukee M18 FUEL tools. A retaining ring is a spring-steel snap ring that seats into a machined groove to hold a bearing, shaft, anvil, or other component in its correct axial position so it cannot slide out of place under load. The inverted style means the ring is installed in the reverse orientation Milwaukee specifies for the groove it serves, which sets the direction of its retaining shoulder. Because the ring holds a component against operating forces, a deformed, cracked, or dislodged ring lets the part it retains shift, which can cause noise, play, or failure of the assembly. Replacing it with the genuine Milwaukee OEM ring ensures the correct diameter, thickness, and spring rate for the groove, so the component stays retained the way it was designed to, where an off-spec ring may not seat or hold.
This inverted retaining ring is used in more than one Milwaukee tool. It is identified as the Inverted Retaining Ring, Figure 2, on the 2966-20 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrench (bulletin 54-26-2905), where it is part of the anvil assembly, and it also appears on the 2787-20 and 2787-059 M18 FUEL Magnetic Drills, the 2788-20 M18 FUEL Linemen Magnetic Drill, and the 2709-20 and 2711-20; some bulletins list it simply as Retaining Ring. Because it serves different grooves on different tools, the parts around it vary by model, so order this ring by its exact part number from your tool's service parts diagram and confirm the surrounding parts there. Because Milwaukee specifies service parts by serial number as well as catalog number, verify your catalog and serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before ordering, since running production changes can alter part compatibility within the same catalog number.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM inverted retaining ring
- Used across several Milwaukee M18 FUEL tools
- Spring-steel snap ring that seats in a machined groove
- Holds a bearing, shaft, or anvil in its correct axial position
- Installed in the inverted orientation Milwaukee specifies for the groove
- Figure 2 on the 2966-20 impact wrench (bulletin 54-26-2905)
- Also fits the 2787-20, 2787-059, 2788-20, 2709-20, and 2711-20
- Some Milwaukee bulletins list it as Retaining Ring
- Ensures the correct diameter, thickness, and spring rate
- Surrounding parts vary by model; order by exact part number and verify by serial
- Replace if the ring is deformed, cracked, or dislodged
- Sold individually
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 44-86-0032
- Official Description: Inverted Retaining Ring (also listed as Retaining Ring)
- Component Type: Spring-steel retaining ring (snap ring)
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee 2966-20 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrench; also 2787-20, 2787-059, 2788-20, 2709-20, 2711-20
- Also Referenced On: Additional Milwaukee tools; verify by serial using Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Parts Diagram Position: Figure 2 on the 2966-20 (bulletin 54-26-2905); figure varies by tool
- Quantity: Sold individually (1 ring)
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Inverted Retaining Ring
Because this ring is used in several tools, the surrounding parts are not included and vary by model, so order by exact part number from your tool's service parts diagram. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering.
