TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 515

PROPELLER SHAFT HOLDER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the following:
– Propeller (page 16-6)
– Gear case (page 16-8)
– Shift rod (page 16-15)
Remove the two bolts (1) and two washers (2).
Insert a screwdriver or equivalent tool into the recess
(3) in the propeller shaft holder (4) and remove the
propeller shaft holder from the gear case (5).
Replace the O-ring (6) with a new one and coat the O-
ring with marine grease.
At installation, check that the shift slider (7) of the
propeller shaft holder is set in the Neutral position.
Apply marine grease to the gear case insertion area (8)
of propeller shaft holder.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the gear case pressure check (page 16-47).
(5)
(6)
GEAR CASE (STANDARD ROTATION)
(5)
(3)
(8)
(2)
(7)
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
(When installing the
propeller shaft holder)
FORWARD
(4)
(1)
34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
(4)
16-21