Checking The Lower Case; Assembling The Lower Case; Assembling The Forward Gear - Yamaha FT50C Service Manual

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Checking the lower case

1. Check the skeg and torpedo for cracks or
damage. Replace if necessary.

Assembling the lower case

1. Install the needle bearing into the lower
case to the specified depth.
NOTE:
• Install the needle bearing with the manufac-
ture identification mark a facing upward.
• When using the driver rod, do not strike the
special tool in a manner that will force the
stopper b out of place.
Driver rod SL 1: 90890-06602
Needle bearing attachment 2:
90890-06611
Bearing depth plate 3: 90890-06603
Depth c:
186.4–188.6 mm (7.34–7.43 in)
2. Install the sleeve, original shim(s), and
drive shaft bearing outer race.
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Lower unit
CAUTION:
Add or remove shims, if necessary, when
replacing the pinion or lower case.
NOTE:
• Apply the gear oil to the inside and outside
of the sleeve.
• Install the sleeve by facing the projection d
forward.
Bearing outer race attachment 4:
90890-06626
Driver rod LL 5: 90890-06605
3. Install the original shim(s) and taper roller
bearing outer race.
CAUTION:
Add or remove shims, if necessary, when
replacing the forward gear or lower case.
Bearing outer race attachment 6:
90890-06621
Driver rod LL 7: 90890-06605

Assembling the forward gear

1. Install the new taper roller bearing into
the forward gear using a press.
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