Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual page 264

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MODELS
Check outside diameter of the water tube for
dents and burrs. Remove dents and burrs. Check
to be sure the water tube washer is positioned on
the water tube.
1. Water tube washer
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2. Water tube
Lightly apply Triple-Guard grease to upper and
lower outside diameter of the water tube. Install
the straight end of water tube through the guide
and into inner exhaust tube.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to two new driveshaft
spacer O-rings. Install O-rings on the driveshaft
spacer. Position spacer in exhaust housing with
tabs facing rear of the housing.
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1.
O-rings 32895
2. Tabs
Coat the driveshaft splines with Moly Lube. Do not
coat top surface of the drives haft as the lubricant
here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the
crankshaft. Coat upper shift rod with Triple-Guard
grease.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Temporarily install the upper shift rod connector
on the gearcase lower shift rod.
Install the gearcase onto the exhaust housing.
Guide the water tube into the water tube grommet
and see that the driveshaft engages the crank-
shaft. Rotate the flywheel, if necessary.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the gearcase (and extension) retaining screws
and threads of the gearcase stud. Place lock
washer on stud. Install and tighten the screws and
one nut to a torque of 192 to 216 in. Ibs. (22 to 25
N·m).
1. Screws 1946
2. Nut
IMPORTANT: When installing a gearcase on
models with a gearcase extension, do not tighten
the retaining screws until the gearcase and the
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extension are properly aligned with the exhaust
housing.
Slide the upper connector half onto the upper shift
rod and install the plastic keeper.
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