Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Jonathan Kline

Scott David Thomas

Gregory Deneszczuk

Toure D Lee

Joaquin J Affonso, Iii

Ronald J Mesic, Jr

Manuel Martinez Sanchez

Joseph Bilderbeck

Stanley Roc

Sara Rahimian

Ryan Du Tour

Wendi Rea

Sital K Shah

A snap ring is configured to retain components within a clutch assembly. The snap ring has an annular body defining an opening through a center thereof. The annular main body defines a distal-facing surface and an opposite proximal-facing surface. A number of retention features extend from the distal-facing surface of the annular main body. Each retention feature has an axially-extending body portion a radially-extending engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to engage a backing plate. A friction clutch assembly including a snap ring pair is also provided, which includes a clutch snap ring disposed adjacent to the snap ring including the retention features.

Snap ring having retention feature

A vehicle door assembly according to the present disclosure includes a door inner structure and a storage bin. The door inner structure includes an outer side panel and an armrest. The armrest projects laterally inward from the outer side panel. The storage bin is disposed below the armrest, attached to the door inner structure, and translatable relative to the door inner structure between a rearward position and a forward position.

Vehicle door assembly including storage bin that is translatable in fore-aft direction

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Waterford, MI, United States of America

Jonathan Kline