There are snap ring pliers with flat tips that I've seen work well when used with a screwdriver. IIRC it was Cap510 that has a pair. Sorry I don't recall if they were a bargain harbor freight pair or a quality craftsman pair... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />