GEARCASE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove six (6) bolts and separate the gearcase
from the exhaust housing.
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1. Bolts (6)
2. Gearcase
If necessary, remove the trim tab.
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1. Trim tab
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Installation
If removed, insert two (2) dowel pins.
Coat the driveshaft splines with Triple-Guard
grease.
Apply a light coat of Gasket Sealing Compound to
the mating surfaces of the gearcase and the
exhaust housing.
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1. Dowel pins (2)
2. Driveshaft splines
Slide the gearcase into place on the exhaust
housing. Make sure that the top of the driveshaft
engages properly with the crankshaft and the
water tube locates in the water pump case outlet.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase
bolts. Install and tighten the bolts to a torque of
16.5 ft. lbs. (23 N·m).
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1. Gearcase
2. Bolts (6)
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