TM 10-3930-669-34 7-2. ALTERNATOR REPAIR (CONT). (16) Remove  lock  nut  (40),  washer  (41),  connector (42), plastic washer (43), and insulator (44) from screw (45).  Discard lock nut and plastic washer. (17) Remove  screw  (45)  and  collar  (46)  from  stator and shell assembly (20). WARNING Use care when removing or installing snap  and  retaining  rings.    Snap  and retaining rings are under spring tension   and   can   act   as   projectiles when released and could cause severe eye injury. (18) Remove retaining ring (47) from forging and field coil assembly (14). 7-6