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As per comment, these pins are referred to as split pins or cotter pins (depending where in the world you live). While some people do reuse them, they should be replaced with new ones whenever they are removed. They are cheap and easy to buy formfrom any hardware or automotivesautomotive supply store.

When replacing, look for ones that are the correct diameter and length. There is a bit of lea wayleeway here. In your case the pins you have are probably on the long side, as long as you have enough length to bend the ends over, so the pin is secure and won't come out, the length is fine (it is acceptable to trim the end if the pin is too long). Make sure the pin is big enough the head does not go through the hole, but it should not be a tight fit into the hole.

To remove thenthem, use a tool like a screwdriver to bend the end straight. From there you can usually pull the pin out with pliers. In this case, there's not a lot of space, but you can probably get pointed nosed plierpliers in. You may be able to push the pin though once you have the ends straight.

As per comment, these pins are referred to as split pins or cotter pins (depending where in the world you live). While some people do reuse them, they should be replaced with new ones whenever they are removed. They are cheap and easy to buy form any hardware or automotives supply store.

When replacing look for ones that are the correct diameter and length. There is a bit of lea way here. In your case the pins you have are probably on the long side, as long as you have enough length to bend the ends over, so the pin is secure and won't come out, the length is fine (it is acceptable to trim the end if the pin is too long). Make sure the pin is big enough the head does not go through the hole, but it should not be a tight fit into the hole.

To remove then, use a tool like a screwdriver to bend the end straight. From there you can usually pull the pin out with pliers. In this case, there's not a lot of space, but you can probably get pointed nosed plier in. You may be able to push the pin though once you have the ends straight.

As per comment, these pins are referred to as split pins or cotter pins (depending where in the world you live). While some people do reuse them, they should be replaced with new ones whenever they are removed. They are cheap and easy to buy from any hardware or automotive supply store.

When replacing, look for ones that are the correct diameter and length. There is a bit of leeway here. In your case the pins you have are probably on the long side, as long as you have enough length to bend the ends over, so the pin is secure and won't come out, the length is fine (it is acceptable to trim the end if the pin is too long). Make sure the pin is big enough the head does not go through the hole, but it should not be a tight fit into the hole.

To remove them, use a tool like a screwdriver to bend the end straight. From there you can usually pull the pin out with pliers. In this case, there's not a lot of space, but you can probably get pointed nosed pliers in. You may be able to push the pin though once you have the ends straight.

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As per comment, these pins are referred to as split pins or cotter pins (depending where in the world you live). While some people do reuse them, they should be replaced with new ones whenever they are removed. They are cheap and easy to buy form any hardware or automotives supply store.

When replacing look for ones that are the correct diameter and length. There is a bit of lea way here. In your case the pins you have are probably on the long side, as long as you have enough length to bend the ends over, so the pin is secure and won't come out, the length is fine (it is acceptable to trim the end if the pin is too long). Make sure the pin is big enough the head does not go through the hole, but it should not be a tight fit into the hole.

To remove then, use a tool like a screwdriver to bend the end straight. From there you can usually pull the pin out with pliers. In this case, there's not a lot of space, but you can probably get pointed nosed plier in. You may be able to push the pin though once you have the ends straight.