Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 388

NOTE: Once the thickness is determined, the difference between the feeler gauge thickness and 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) (the
required clearance) must be either added or subtracted from the total thickness of shims between the pinion shaft housing
and drive housing.
• Remove the screws securing the pinion shaft housing assembly to the drive housing.
• Lift the assembly out of the drive housing. Adjust shim thickness as required.
Impeller Shaft Installation
1. Lubricate the impeller shaft splines and seal protector with Special Lubricant 101.
2. Install the seal protector onto the impeller shaft. Install the impeller shaft in the drive housing, then remove the seal protector.
Tube Ref No.
Special Lubricant 101
34
Seal Protector
3. Install the gear/bearing assembly and washer onto the impeller shaft. Apply Loctite 271 Threadlocker to the threads of the
impeller shaft. Hold the impeller shaft with the impeller shaft wrench. Install the nut and tighten to the specified torque.
Impeller Shaft Wrench
Tube Ref No.
Loctite 271 Threadlocker
7
Description
Impeller shaft nut
90-8M0050731 MAY 2011
Description
Description
Where Used
Impeller shaft splines and seal protector
91‑850233
45279
91‑832093A 1
Where Used
Impeller shaft threads
Pump Unit
45288
Part No.
92-802865Q02
Part No.
92-809819
Nm lb‑in.
122
Page 5A-39
lb‑ft
90