{"product_id":"eaton-axle-c-clips-retain-kit-317","title":"Eaton Axle C-Clips Retain Kit (317)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEaton 52738 is an axle-retaining service kit selected by the exact differential, axle family, spline count, and retainer design. Do not select C-clips or retaining hardware by appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle-retaining service hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact retainer and spline application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports differential service or installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal axle configuration must be verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis component is selected by axle family, position, spline count, shaft diameter, ratio range, and exact Eaton part number rather than vehicle year, make, and model. Confirm the installed axle before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52738\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle and specification specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Eaton axle-retaining service kit in the exact listed configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer packaging and documentation supplied with the exact part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Eaton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaton manufactures locking and limited-slip differentials, axle service parts, installation kits, and ELocker controls for performance, off-road, towing, and commercial applications. Correct selection depends on the exact axle and differential configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Eaton Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eaton-axle-c-clips-retain-kit-368\"\u003eEaton Axle C-Clips Retain Kit (368)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eaton-axle-c-clips-retain-kit-477\"\u003eEaton Axle C-Clips Retain Kit (477)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eaton-52870-detroit-truetrac-c-clip-retaining-kit-no-569-dana-35-27-spline-jeep\"\u003eEaton 52870 Detroit TrueTrac C-Clip Retaining Kit No. 569 Dana 35 27-Spline Jeep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eaton\"\u003eEaton collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related drivetrain components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I verify Eaton 52738 is the correct service kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the original Eaton differential part number, axle family, spline count, internal design, and every supplied component before disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan similar Eaton service parts be substituted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Retainers, armatures, stators, clips, and internal hardware can differ by axle and differential revision even when they look alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould the differential be inspected while it is apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A qualified technician should inspect bearings, races, gears, shafts, seals, wiring where applicable, backlash, preload, and contact pattern before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional drivetrain installation is recommended. Confirm the axle and component identity before disassembly, inspect all reusable parts, follow current Eaton and vehicle service procedures, establish bearing preload and backlash, verify the gear contact pattern, use the specified lubricant, and test operation before returning the vehicle to service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eaton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46601516810319,"sku":"EAT52738","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/eaton-eat52738-clips-image-01.jpg?v=1788572427","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/eaton-axle-c-clips-retain-kit-317","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}