Technician A says that snap rings are used to hold many components of a manual transmission/transaxle. Technician B says that snap rings have a "right side" that should always face up so that the snap ring pliers can be applied. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Snap rings are indeed used extensively in manual transmissions/transaxles to secure components in place. Additionally, snap rings often have a specific orientation or "right side" that should face in a particular direction for proper installation and removal, which can often be identified for the correct application of snap ring pliers.

Technician a Says That Snap Rings Are Used to Hold