This article is to illustrate how to shim the pivot ball on a 4g dsm transmission without removing the transmission (transmission still in car).
You will only need a few tool.
14mm open wrench (modified)
Washer with 9.9mm opening
Telescoping magnet
Long fat head screw driver
The 14mm wrench I used was 5.4mm wide as space is limited, and 9.5mm where it was trimmed so you can flip the open end back and forth to unbolt and tighten the pivot ball.
Now remove the slave and the boot off the transmission.
Use the wrench to loosen the pivot ball. I’d say half was out should suffice. This will take some time obviously since you’re limited to how much you can turn it given the limited space.
Now put the washer on the magnet. I like the magnet I used because the collar keeps the washer from moving much.
You have to be careful here not to drop the washer for obvious reasons. I think drilling a small hole in the washer and tying a fishing line will help fish it out in case it falls. Tacking a welding wire is also a possibility.
Now get the washer over the threads.
Then use the flat head to push the magnet off.
Tighten the pivot ball and you’re all set.
Credit to @1990TSIAWDTALON & @m_0ney_pit for informing me about this method.
You will only need a few tool.
14mm open wrench (modified)
Washer with 9.9mm opening
Telescoping magnet
Long fat head screw driver
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The 14mm wrench I used was 5.4mm wide as space is limited, and 9.5mm where it was trimmed so you can flip the open end back and forth to unbolt and tighten the pivot ball.
Now remove the slave and the boot off the transmission.
Use the wrench to loosen the pivot ball. I’d say half was out should suffice. This will take some time obviously since you’re limited to how much you can turn it given the limited space.
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Now put the washer on the magnet. I like the magnet I used because the collar keeps the washer from moving much.
You have to be careful here not to drop the washer for obvious reasons. I think drilling a small hole in the washer and tying a fishing line will help fish it out in case it falls. Tacking a welding wire is also a possibility.
Now get the washer over the threads.
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Then use the flat head to push the magnet off.
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Tighten the pivot ball and you’re all set.
Credit to @1990TSIAWDTALON & @m_0ney_pit for informing me about this method.
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