Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 319

STARTING SYSTEM
3. Assemble drive on shaft assembly as follows:
a. Lubricate drive end of shaft assembly with SAE 10W oil.
b. Place gear over shaft.
c. Slide drive assembly onto shaft with pinion facing outward.
d. Slide retainer onto shaft with cupped surface facing end of shaft (away from pinion).
e. Position snap ring on upper end of shaft and hold in place with block of wood. Strike
f.
g. Position retainer and thrust collar next to snap ring. Then, using two pliers, grip
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wood block with hammer, thus forcing snap ring over end of shaft. Slide snap ring
down into groove.
a - Snap Ring
b - Groove
c - Retainer
Assemble thrust collar on shaft with shoulder next to snap ring.
retainer and thrust collar and squeeze until snap ring is forced into retainer.
a - Retainer
b - Thrust Collar
c - Snap Ring
b
c
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c
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