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Old 10-10-2008 | 05:49 AM
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Ashley Cobb
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Originally Posted by LS1powered
Anyone have a tip on how to remove the metal shields from the small 5x8 tranny bearings, the retaining clip is real small on those and I can't seem to find the right tool to get them out. xacto blades break, pins are too big...

Got a tip anyone?

Thanks
Use a hypodermic needle (the sharp side) use like a needle like a diabetes patient uses they are real small. I use 2 one for each side of the clip and just ease it out.

don't slip though it will go straight through your finger
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