TOHATSU MD 70-90C2 Service Manual page 205

Tighten shaft 2 until drive shaft 9 starts to move (rotate).
4.
When drive shaft starts to move, additionally tighten shaft
2 1/2 of a turn (180˚).
· As an alternative to the above measuring tool, a
tool used for pulling out the following propeller
shaft housing can be used to secure forward
gear (A) gear.
· When performing the work, assemble propeller
shaft ass'y and housing ass'y and bolts to
tighten to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft Housing Bolt q :
25 N · m (18 lb · ft) [2.5 kgf · m]
Propeller Shaft Housing Puller 0 :
P/N. 353-72252-0
Tightening Torque for Inspection a :
Tighten bolt gradually until propeller shaft
stops to turn.
Attach backlash measuring tool clamp w to drive shaft.
5.
Turn drive shaft 9 clockwise / counterclockwise slowly
6.
while pulling it up, and read change of dial gauge e
indication.
When measuring, contact dial gauge tip to inside
of V groove located in the clamp ass'y.
Backlash Measuring Tool Clamp w :
P/N. 3B7-72720-0
Dial Gauge e :
Commercially Available Item
Magnetic Stand r :
Commercially Available Item
TLDI 75/90C2 2010
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