Checking Backlash (Bravo Three) - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

BRAVO THREE GEAR HOUSING
Any thickness subtracted here must be added to shim thickness at upper bearing.
Checking Backlash
1. Install inner propeller shaft and thrust bearing into gear housing.
2. Fill area between outer propeller shaft seal lips with Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101
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a - Shims, Lower
b - Bearing Cup, Lower
c - Shims, Upper
d - Spacer
e - O-Ring
c. Recheck clearance after changing shim(s) (Step "b" above).
a - Inner Propeller Shaft
b - Thrust Bearing
and install outer propeller shaft into gear housing.
a - Outer Propeller Shaft
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