Shift Linkage Installation - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY

Shift Linkage Installation

Place the spring, guide, and ball of the shift detent
assembly into the crankcase. Lubricate with Tri-
ple-Guard grease.
1. Shift detent assembly
Lubricate shift linkage bosses at the base of the
cylinder block with Triple-Guard grease. Insert
bushings into bosses.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the shift lever and
shaft assembly. Guide shaft through bushings in
crankcase.
IMPORTANT:
Shift lever and shaft must be
positioned with pin toward the rear of the cylinder
block.
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3
1. Bushings
2. Shift lever and shaft assembly
3. Pin
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Install shift lever and detent on shaft assembly.
Install nut and tighten nut to a torque of 84 to 106
in. lbs. (9.5 to 12 N·m).
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1
1. Nut
Be sure the shift rod connector is fully seated.
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Install the shift shaft on the pin and secure with
clip.
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1. Shift shaft
2. Clip
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