Shift Rod Adjustment - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

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SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT

impeller, and slide water pump down over cam.
Be sure impeller cam does not fall out of position.
2
1
1. Sharp edge of drive cam
2. Direction of driveshaft rotation
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the impeller engages
the impeller cam. Serious powerhead damage will
result if impeller cam is not in place.
Align the impeller housing with the gearcase.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the
four impeller housing screws. Install the screws
and tighten to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5
N·m).
Install the water tube grommet on the impeller
housing.
Apply a thin bead of Adhesive 847 to groove of
the impeller housing grommet. Install the grommet
on the impeller housing.
2
1
1. Housing screws
2. Water tube grommet
3. Impeller housing grommet
IMPORTANT:
Before installing gearcase, shift
rod adjustment MUST be checked. Refer to
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 280.
280
SHIFT ROD
ADJUSTMENT
Check the shift rod height from the shift rod hole
to the surface of the gearcase using Universal
Shift Rod Height Gauge, P/N 389997.
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With the gearcase in NEUTRAL, rotate the shift
rod up or down as necessary for correct adjust-
ment. Once correct height is achieved, rotate rod
one half turn or less to direct offset to the rear.
Shift Rod Height:
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21.38 in. (543 mm) ± One-Half Turn
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