Snap Ring holding axle in place

RustyRatRod said
No, the snap ring keeps the axle, and ALL from sliding out. lol

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Explain ALL please.

If rhe clip is missing or fails the axle along with the bearing assemble can slide out.

If you remove the 5 nuts you pull the axle assemble out but the backing plates do not come off because the brake lines are still attached to them.