U-Joint Snap Ring Pliers for universal joint snap rings used on Hotchkiss drive shafts. It is also works great for push pin removal on cars. Its unique jaw design allows the technician to easily remove Hotchkiss style snap rings. It quickly and easily removes trim clips on domestic and import cars. It is excellent for inner fender liner clips. It removes body molding trim clips without breaking them. The pliers break loose even highly corroded rings, then grip the ring and lift it out. The ring can be compressed and replaced. Pliers is also be used to force the ring into tight or rusted grooves. It is made from heat-treated alloy steel with red plastic grips.