Press-in retainer ring

A seal assembly comprising:

• a first component comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface;
• a retaining member comprising a first end and second end circumferentially opposed to one another, wherein when coupled to the first component, the retaining member extends from the second side surface toward the first side surface, the retaining member further comprising:
• a support member portion configured to couple to the first component, the support member portion comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture comprises a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second different direction and extending at least partially circumferentially to form a protruding tang, wherein the tang comprises a first edge axially facing a plurality of tabs, the plurality of apertures and tangs thereby configured to aid in assembly flexibility and to prevent axial movement in relation to the first component, respectively;
• and
• the plurality of tabs coupled to the support member portion, the plurality of tabs extending outwardly in a first direction at an angle obtuse from the support member portion, and the plurality of tabs proximal to the second side surface when the support member portion is coupled to the first component,
• wherein an outer diameter of the plurality of tabs is greater than an inner diameter of the second component, thereby causing the plurality of tabs to abut the inner diameter of the second component, the plurality of tabs extending in the first direction to allow movement of the first component in a first axial direction and prevent withdrawal of the first component from the second component in a second axial direction opposite to the first axial direction.