Mercury 40 Service Manual page 558

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
3. Lubricate O-ring and mating surfaces with 2-4-C w/Teflon.
4. Install bearing carrier and propeller shaft into housing with the word "TOP" located on
flange toward top of housing.
a -
b -
NOTE: Use thick 0.090 in. (2.29mm) washers (12-855941) under fasteners if not previously
installed.
a -
b -
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2-4-C w/Teflon (92-850736A1)
95
O-ring
TOP
Washer Thickness
0.090 in. (2.29mm)
0.060 in. (1.53mm)
b
Washers
Fasteners (If using Bolts - Apply Loctite 271 on Threads)
a
b
95
Fastener Torque
22 lb-ft (29.8 Nm)
25 lb-ft (33.9 Nm)
a
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90-828631R3 MARCH 1999