TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 567

PROPELLER SHAFT HOLDER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the following:
– Propeller (page 17-6)
– Gear case (page 17-8)
– Shift rod (page 17-15)
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 17-51).
(5)
(6)
(5)
(3)
(8)
(2)
GEAR CASE (COUNTER ROTATION)
(7)
(4)
(1)
34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
(4)
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
(When installing the
propeller shaft holder)
REVERSE
17-21