An External Retaining Ring is designed to prevent the axial movement of the shaft in the Counterbalance Valve assembly of the Steering Unit. The External Retaining Ring is typically placed in a groove on the outside of a shaft, with the Ring sitting in the groove and holding components in place.Attributes:• Distributes the load over a larger area to reduce stress on components• Manufactured to precise specifications and are built for durability and reliabilityApplications:An External Retaining Ring is used in the Steering Counterbalance Valve to ensure that the shaft remains in its proper position.