2531238 Internal Snap Ring for Caterpillar Equipment

The 2531238 is an internal snap ring used in Caterpillar engines and machines. It is intended for retention applications in Caterpillar equipment and is listed for the 3508, 3508B, 3512, 3512B, 3512C, 3516, 3516B, 3524B and C175 engine models. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The part is classified as hardware and has an internal retaining-ring design with a standard tempered shape. The specified free diameter is 3.32 inches and the ring thickness is 0.093 inches. The dimensional and weight data below are provided for part identification and compatibility checks before installation.

Fitment

• Caterpillar 3508 engine
• Caterpillar 3508B engine
• Caterpillar 3512 engine
• Caterpillar 3512B engine
• Caterpillar 3512C engine
• Caterpillar 3516 engine
• Caterpillar 3516B engine
• Caterpillar 3524B engine
• Caterpillar C175 engine

The listed application is Caterpillar engine and machine equipment. Compatibility should be confirmed against the equipment model and the part number being replaced, particularly where several engine configurations use related retaining hardware.

Cross-reference numbers

• 2531238
• 253-1238

2531238 and 253-1238 are the listed number formats for this internal snap ring. The number is used to identify the replacement part in relation to the Caterpillar equipment applications stated above.

Specifications

Before fitting, compare the removed ring with the specified internal type, free diameter and thickness. The part identification number is 2531238, with 253-1238 as the corresponding hyphenated number format. The dimensions supplied for length, width and depth describe the listed product size; they are separate from the ring's free diameter and thickness measurements.