Mercury BRAVO Service Manual page 215

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
30. Bend one tab of tab washer into retaining nut as shown after propeller shaft preload has
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b. Using a lb-in. torque wrench, check overall gear housing bearing preload by rotating
propeller shaft in direction of normal rotation with a slow steady motion.
a - Torque Wrench
b - Propeller Nut (Under Socket)
c. Continue tightening bearing carrier retainer nut and checking preload until specified
bearing preload is attained.
been set correctly. Bend remaining tabs down into gear housing. Cushion housing to
avoid chipping or scratching paint.
a - Tab Washer Tab
b - Groove In Retainer
c - Cushioning
a
b
a
b
c
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