Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual page 279

may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crank-
shaft.
Apply Adhesive 847 to the exhaust housing seal's
inner surface. Place the seal on the exhaust hous-
ing. Apply Triple-Guard grease to the seal's outer
surfaces.
Slide the gearcase into place, making sure:
•
Driveshaft engages the crankshaft.
•
Inner exhaust housing installs correctly.
•
Shift rod does not turn and is positioned prop-
erly in shift shaft connection area.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the
gearcase retaining screws. Tighten the screws to
a torque of:
•
3/8 in. screws – 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m)
•
7/16 in. screw – 28 to 30 ft. lbs. (38 to 40 N·m)
GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
•
5/16 in. screw – 10 to 12 ft. lbs. (13.5 to 16 N·m)
1. 3/8 in. screws
30385
2
1. 7/16 in. screw
2. 5/16 in screw
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the
trim tab screw. Install and align the trim tab with
the index marks noted prior to disassembly.
Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 35 to 40
ft. lbs. (47 to 54 N·m). For adjustment, refer to
Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 63.
1
1. Trim tab screw
GEARCASE
1
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1
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13
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