This little piece basically holds everything securely inside the gearbox – things like the gears themselves and some of the bearings. It’s a circular metal ring that fits into a groove, clamping down on those internal parts to prevent them from moving around or, worse, coming loose. It’s really about keeping things aligned and stable inside. Think of your gearbox as the heart of transferring power from the engine to the wheels. The lock ring is a critical component within that heart. It doesn’t directly make the car move, but if it fails, all that power transfer gets messed up. It’s tucked away inside, so you won’t see it doing anything on the outside, but it’s vital for how smoothly everything operates. It's important because without a good lock ring, those internal parts can shift, causing serious damage. You’ll notice if one fails pretty quickly – usually it’ll start with grinding noises coming from the transmission, or you might experience difficulty shifting gears. Sometimes it can even lead to a complete transmission failure. It acts like a shield, holding everything together under stress. A failing one means a really expensive repair down the line. You can find these pretty readily, even on sites like Fixparts Online, but getting a quality one is key. Don’t cheap out on something that protects such a pricey component. Better than the rest: Lock Ring (MPN 02M311183) is backed by a 12-month warranty!

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