Driveshaft Shimming - Evinrude E-TEC E115DPLSCR Service Manual

Inspect the bearing housing anode. Replace
anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original size.
Tighten screws to a torque of 108 to 132 in. lbs.
(12 to 15 N·m).
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1. Anode
GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION

DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING

IMPORTANT:
replace gear set before shimming.
Pinion gear backlash is achieved by using shims
between the driveshaft bearing housing and the
thrust washer. When installing a new thrust bear-
ing or washer, bearing housing, pinion, or drive-
shaft, it is necessary to properly shim the
assembly to restore factory clearance.
Use Driveshaft Shimming Tool, P/N 5005925
(replaces P/N 393185).
Shim gauge bars are precision made and should
be handled carefully. The length of each bar is
001220
stamped near the part number. This dimension is
0.020 in. (0.508 mm) shorter than the actual
shimmed length of the driveshaft.
IMPORTANT:
before assembly. Replace any damaged parts.
Assemble the driveshaft bearing housing, thrust
washer, thrust bearing, and pinion onto the drive-
shaft. Use Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
when installing or removing the bearing housing.
Lightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with out-
board lubricant and tighten to a torque of 100 to
110 ft. lbs. (136 to 149 N·m).
IMPORTANT:
used for shimming, but must NOT be used in final
assembly.
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1. Driveshaft bearing housing
2. Thrust washer
3. Thrust bearing
4. Pinion
DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING
If new pinion gear is needed,
Clean pinion and
The original pinion nut may be
driveshaft
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