TOHATSU BFT250A Service Manual page 479

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Push the shift slider [1] into the propeller shaft [2]
slowly, and set the steel balls (#7) [3] in the positions
shown.
• Note that the shift rod cannot be installed unless the
shift slider is on the reverse side. Set the shift slider
on the reverse side securely.
Install the propeller shaft holder (page 16-18).
VERTICAL SHAFT/REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the propeller shaft holder (page 16-18).
Attach the special tool to the vertical shaft end [1].
TOOL:
Vertical shaft holder [2]
Place a shop towel [3] or equivalent material as shown
to protect the gear case.
Holding the pinion gear nut [4] as shown, turn the
vertical shaft and remove the pinion gear nut and pinion
gear from the vertical shaft.
Remove the lock nut [1] using the special tool.
TOOL:
Lock nut wrench, 36 x 47.8 mm [2] 07916-MB00002
Remove the vertical shaft.
Take care not to drop the needle bearing when
removing the vertical shaft.
Remove the forward bevel gear/taper bearing [1] from
the gear case.
Remove the nineteen needle bearing rollers [2].
GEAR CASE (STANDARD ROTATION)
[1]
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[4]
[3]
[2]
[2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[3]
[1]
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