Backlash - Shim Adjustment Table - TOHATSU 40 Service Manual

17. Lift driveshaft upward and tap down on gearcase with
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rubber mallet to eliminate all looseness and proceed to
adjust the dial gauge (42) is aligned with V-notch (43).
18. Set dial gauge to zero. Lift driveshaft upward and tap
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down on gearcase with rubber mallet to eliminate
looseness. Rotate driveshaft in both directions and record the dial
gauge reading.
If the dial gauge reading is not within the specified range,
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adjust shim thickness between bevel gear C (44) and
propeller shaft housing bearing (45) in accordance with the
Backlash - Shim Adjustment Table, this section.
Model
40 / 50
60B / 70B
60C / 70C
80 / 90 / 115 / 120 / 140
3-/ 4-Cylinder
Acceptable Dial Gauge Reading
in
0.0122 - 0.0244
0.0094 - 0.0319
0.0106 - 0.0213
0.0094 - 0.0189
T1418
mm
0.31 - 0.62
0.29 - 0.58
0.27 - 0.54
0.24 - 0.48
GEARCASE
T1411
T1419
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