Propeller Shaft - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

5. Install shift shaft assembly (a); insert splines into shift
cam.
a

Propeller Shaft

1. Install components.
c
d
A
A 2-4-C Quicksilver Marine Lubricant
a - Spring
b - Clutch (Align Hole with Slot in Propshaft; Long End of Clutch with 3
Teeth Towards Propshaft Shoulder)
c - Guide Block
d - Cam Follower (Hold in Place with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine
Lubricant
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a
b
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2. Install cross pin.
a - Cross Pin
b - Cam Follower
c - Apply Pressure in This Direction
3. Install spring.
NOTE: Spring windings must lay flat with no overlapping in
clutch groove after installation.
a
a - Spring
c
b
a
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