Drive Gear Installation - Mercury 40 Service Manual

CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE

Drive Gear Installation

CRANKSHAFT WITH NUT
1. Install the drive gear components.
2. Hold crankshaft from turning using Powerhead Stand (91-827001A1). Tighten nut to the
specified torque using 1-5/8 in. Socket Tool.
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Drive Gear Nut
Washer (2)
Drive Gear
Drive Key
Insert Projections (3) on the Drive Gear into the Holes in the washers
f - 1-5/8 in. Socket Tool (91-809646A1) Use for Tightening Drive Gear Nut
Drive Gear Nut Torque
103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
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