TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 571

PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
Apply soapy water to the outer circumference and
marine grease to the mating surfaces of new water
seals (1).
Install the water seals into the propeller shaft holder (2)
in the direction as shown, using the special tool.
TOOL:
Oil seal driver, 44.5 mm (3)
After installation, apply marine grease to the lips of the
water seals.
Install the shim (1) on the propeller shaft holder (2).
• When the forward bevel gear shim has been
replaced, inspect the
clearance, and adjust the thrust shim if necessary
(page 17-47).
Install the thrust bearing washer (3) with its chamfered
side (4) facing the propeller shaft holder.
Apply gear oil to the whole surface of the thrust bearing
(5) and install it onto the thrust bearing washer.
GEAR CASE (COUNTER ROTATION)
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propeller shaft thrust
<Water seal installation direction>
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(5)
(3)
(1)
(2)
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