Suzuki DF 25 Service Manual page 238

10-14 LOWER UNIT
• Make sure that all parts used in assembly are clean and lubricated.
• After assembly, check parts for tightness and smoothness of operation.
• Before final assembly, be absolutely certain that all gear contact, shim adjustments and toler-
ances are correct.
Failure to correctly adjust these areas will result in lower unit damage.
(See the "GEARS SHIMMING AND ADJUSTMENT" section on page 10-23)
PINION GEAR
Place pinion gear and pinion back-up shim in gearcase.
FORWARD GEAR
Place the forward gear bearing 3 and back-up shim 2 in posi-
tion, then install forward gear 1.
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Gear Oil
SHIFT ROD ASSEMBLY
• Apply Water Resistant Grease to the shift rod guide O-ring
4 . 5 and the inside of the dust boot 2.
• Slide complete dust boot and shift rod guide onto the shift
rod 1, then install pin 6.
• Attach magnet 8, magnet holder 7 to shift rod.
• Attach shift cam 9 to shift rod, then insert pin 0.
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• Attach stopper A to the shift rod guide 3.
• Install shift rod assembly to the gearcase and secure stop-
per to the gearcase with screws B.
NOTE:
Be sure the stepped section A of shift cam faces towards pro-
peller shaft.
Also be sure the rear side of the shift cam (with detent notch) is
positioned over the detent ball B in the gearcase.
Shift cam
A
B