An External Retaining Ring Plier functions as a handling tool that expands external retaining rings to allow their placement onto and removal from shafts. When the handles are pressed, the tips move apart, applying outward force to the ring holes, causing the ring to expand. This expansion increases the ring diameter so it can pass over the shaft and be positioned into and removed from a groove. The plier supports controlled ring handling by maintaining steady expansion during movement, helping prevent sudden release and misplacement. Attributes:• Soft Jaw Pliers with Urethane Jaw Inserts.• Four pivot positions from 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inch.• High carbon steel with vinyl grips and non-marring.Applications: An External Retaining Ring Plier is used for expanding and controlling external retaining rings during installation and removal from shafts to enable proper positioning within groove locations.