I Knew Something Would Happen on the First Attempt!

[jechterhoff]

While replacing the spool bearings on my CU 200E7, everything went fine until I attempted to put the spring retainer clip back over the new bearing and...BOIINNGGGG! Disappeared into space. Where do I find these clips and have them mailed to me ASAP? TIA. JEE. BTW, I DID keep my thumb on one side...

[Dave Bentley]

UhOh, Only solution is new bearings, or leave the shields off the inside face of the bearing.

[Pro Reel]

He is talking about the pentagon shaped bearing retainer clip. Call Shimano customer service. they will probably send you one for free.
Customer Service: 877-577-0600
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Pacific Standard Time

Next time, hold the reel inside a large clear plastic bag when installing or removing those clips. A large turkey baking bag works good.

[alantani]

those are actually not needed. 

[jechterhoff]

Your kidding!  NOT NEEDED?