LOWR
Disassembling the propeller shaft
housing
1. Remove the oil seals and needle bear-
ing.
Needle bearing attachment 1:
90890-06653
Driver rod L3 2: 90890-06652
Checking the propeller shaft housing
1. Clean the propeller shaft housing using a
soft brush and cleaning solvent, and then
check it for cracks or damage. Replace if
necessary.
2. Check the teeth and dogs of the forward
gear for cracks or wear. Replace the
gear if necessary.
6-41
Lower unit
S62Y6640
3. Check the bearings for pitting or rum-
bling. Replace if necessary.
Checking the propeller shaft
1. Check the propeller shaft for bends or
wear. Replace if necessary.
2. Check the dog clutch, shift rod joint, and
shift slider for cracks or wear. Replace if
necessary.
Assembling the propeller shaft
housing
1. Install the needle bearing into the propel-
ler shaft housing to the specified depth.
S69J6410
S69J6415
63P3F11