Mercury BRAVO Service Manual page 260

BRAVO TWO GEAR HOUSING
28. Tighten the retainer to the proper preload using the following procedure.
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a. Tighten retainer in small increments using retainer nut wrench.
a - Bearing Carrier Retainer Wrench (P/N 91-17257)
b. Using an lb-in. torque wrench , check overall gear housing bearing preload by rotat-
ing propeller shaft in direction of normal rotation with a slow steady motion.
a - Torque Wrench (P/N 91-66274)
b - Propeller Nut (under socket)
c. Continue tightening bearing carrier retainer nut and checking preload until specified
bearing preload is attained.
a
a
b
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
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90-863160 MAY 2000