TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 163

SECTION 6
15. Assemble special tools as follows:
Models 60B / 70B:
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• Slide shaft (32) through propeller shaft housing so shorter length
of thread is at gear end of housing.
• Attach set piece B (31) and secure with nut (29) and washer (30).
Tighten the nut to secure bevel gear C to propeller shaft housing.
• Slide plate B (33) onto shaft and attach washer (34) and nut (35).
Models 60C / 70C / 80 / 90 / 115 / 120 / 140:
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• Slide shaft (38) through propeller shaft housing and bevel gear C
as shown.
• Install set piece B (37) and attach retainer (36) to shaft groove
shown.
• Slide plate (39) onto shaft and attach washer (40) and nut (41).
16. Insert the assembly into the gearcase and rotate the
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driveshaft to ensure bevel gears B and C are properly
meshed. Install the propeller shaft housing bolts. Seat the plate
against the propeller shaft housing and finger tighten the shaft nut
against the plate. Then tighten the nut an addition 1/4-turn.
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