Circlip pliers for shifter work: "internal" or "external?" I am dumb.
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the circlip on the shaft needs to be spread-out. The circlip on the base needs to be squeezed-in. The one on the shaft you could open with other pliers, but the one at the base you need the right tool, or at least it will make it a lot easier.