Pinion, clutch dog and forward
IMPORTANT:
gears must align properly for bearing housing to
seat properly.
Use Installer Handle, P/N 345822, Propeller Shaft
Bearing Housing Installer, P/N 354057, Gearcase
Fixture, P/N 354059 and an appropriate floor
press (10 ton or greater) to install housing into
gearcase. Align and level gearcase assembly in
fixture as shown. Secure fixture to floor press.
"M2" Type Gearcase
1. Retainer Tab Notch
Housing must be completely seated in gearcase
to install retainer screws. Bearing housing is
approximately level with gearcase.
GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
Apply Ultra Lock to threads and install two retain-
ing screws. Tighten screws to a torque of 18 to 20
ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
1. Retainer screws
Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p. 300
•
WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 304
•
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 306
•
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GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
on p. 301
Gearcase Lubricant on p. 79
•
Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 67
•
Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 70
•
During break-in period of a reassembled gear-
case, change the gearcase lubricant between 10
to 20 hours of operation.
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