Pinion Gear And Driveshaft Installation - "O", "L2", And "M2" Type - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation – "O", "L2", and "M2"
Type
Refer to DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING on p. 293.
Install new seals in driveshaft bearing housing.
Refer to Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service on
p. 290.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
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2
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
Using Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the
driveshaft and into position in the gearcase.
1. Seal protector
GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
Adjust shift rod to move clutch dog as far forward
as possible. Be sure excess grease is removed
from the pinion bearing.
Washer must be snapped into recess of pinion
gear.
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1
1. Washer
IMPORTANT:
gear and the driveshaft taper MUST be com-
pletely free of grease. Clean the tapers with
Cleaning Solvent. Use a shop towel free of grease
COA3168 and lint.
Place the pinion gear into the gearcase. Insert the
driveshaft into the gearcase and through the pin-
ion gear.
Lightly coat the threads of a new pinion nut with
outboard lubricant. Use Pinion Nut Starting Tool,
P/N 342216, to install nut on the driveshaft. Turn
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the driveshaft by hand to thread the nut on to
shaft.
COA3130
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
The inside taper of the pinion
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