TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 152

4. Install the removable spring guide if equipped so
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key (3) is seated in keyway (4) of gearcase housing.
Spring guide will not rotate in gearcase when properly installed.
5. Install the driveshaft through the drive shaft housing. Make sure
driveshaft bearing outer race is fully seated against the bearing.
Models 40 and 50 are not equipped with bearing
outer race.
6. Apply Loctite 242 to bevel gear B nut (5). Slide bevel gear
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B (6) onto driveshaft (7) as shown from propeller shaft side
of gearcase. Hand tighten nut (5) to secure the gear in place.
7. Install specified socket (8) and wrench (9). Hold bevel
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gear B nut with wrench and turn driveshaft clockwise to
tighten the nut. Torque bevel gear B nut to specification.
Tool
Socket, Bevel Gear B Nut
Socket, Bevel Gear B Nut
Wrench, Bevel Gear B Nut
Wrench, Bevel Gear B Nut
Wrench, Bevel Gear B Nut
8. Perform all adjustment steps before proceeding. See Adjustments,
this section.
Failure to perform the adjustment steps may
result in poor engine performance, premature
wear of parts, or severe damage to gearcase
components.
9. Install the water pump. See Water Pump, this section.
Make sure all necessary adjustment shims are
installed on driveshaft bearing before installing lower
pump case.
3-/ 4-Cylinder
NOTE
Part Number
345-72232-0 40 / 50 / 60B / 70B
60C / 70C / 80 / 90 /
3B7-72232-0
115 / 120 / 140
346-72231-0 40 / 50
353-72231-0 60B / 70B
60C / 70C / 80 / 90 /
3B7-72231-0
115 / 120 / 140
CAUTION
NOTE
Model
GEARCASE
T1384
T1385
T1386
T1387
6-15