Originally Posted by
Geezatec
e.g. remove all shims, assemble clutch w/o shims. take a endplay reading. Reading maybe 1.75mm. Get shims that would add up to 1.25mm. and install to the main shaft bearing. your endplay will be .5mmmm. Remember end play max is 1.0mm. Endplay could be set at .025mm possible.
There is nothing wrong with TS his methode, it is a normal way to set the gap. I do not think you have to confuse him with a different methode.
TS only need to set the rirght amount of shims under the inner bearing so it will leave a little bit of play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wjogF57xpo