BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual page 309

LOWER UNIT
ASSEMBLY ANO INSTALLATION-90/115
5. lnstall Gear Holder, P/N 342689, by attaching tool's base
G)
to Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing with two gearcase
to driveshaft housing bolts. Spacer(s) must be used to
reduce length (nuts that slide over bolts can be used).
Turn bolt
®
clockwise and thread collar onto the propel­
ler shaft 4 turns. Torque bolt
®
to 35 - 45 lb-in (4 - 5
N-m).
1@1
342689: Gear Holder
Refer to Service Bulletin No. 2003-03 (S).
Checking driveshaft thrust play
Follow the procedure below to adjust forward gear to pinion
gear clearance.
1. Affix Dial lndicator to the driveshaft.
2. To check driveshaft thrust play, zero dial indicator, slowly
push driveshaft downward, then read maximum play.
1@1
Dial lndicator
Approx. 0.4- 0.6 mm (0.016-0.023 in)
3. lf thrust play is larger than specified, thickness of forward
gear back-up shim must be increased. lf thrust play is
smaller, forward gear back-up shim thickness must be
decreased. lf forward gear back-up shim is replaced,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
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