Shift Rod Adjustment - BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual

Gearcase

Shift Rod Adjustment

Shift Rod Adjustment
Use Shift Rod Installer, P/N 358162, to check shift
rod height.
Install the plate on the gearcase housing with two
screws (provided).
Install the tool onto the shift rod. Make sure the
gearcase is in the NEUTRAL position. If needed,
rotate the propeller shaft and use the tool to push
or pull the shift rod to the NEUTRAL position.
Turn the handle of the tool clockwise to lower, or
counter-clockwise to raise the shift rod height.
Shift rod height is correct when the clip on the tool
contacts the plate. Turn the handle ± 1/2 turn so
the pin is oriented forward/aft. This ensures the
hex of the shift rod is aligned to accept coupler of
the shift actuator.
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Shifter Rod Adjustment
1. Shift Rod Installer and Adjustment Tool, P/N 358162
2. Plate
3. Clip
4. Pin
Turn the propeller shaft and pull the shift rod up
until the clutch dog fully engages gear. The shift
rod MUST be in the up position to install the shift
actuator.
Remove the tool from the gearcase.
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Alternate Adjustment Method
If the Shift Rod Installer, P/N 358162, is not avail-
able, this alternate method may be used.
Make sure the gearcase is in the NEUTRAL posi-
tion. If needed, rotate the propeller shaft and use
a suitable tool to push or pull the shift rod to the
NEUTRAL position.
Turn the shift rod clockwise to lower, or counter-
clockwise to raise the shift rod height.
Shift rod height is correct when dimension from
the top surface of the gearcase housing to the top
of the shift rod is 6.268 in. (159.2 mm).
Turn the shift rod ± 1/4 turn so the hex of the shift
rod is oriented forward/aft. This ensures the hex of
the shift rod is aligned to accept coupler of the
shift actuator.
6.268 in.
(159.2 mm)
Shifter Rod Adjustment
1. Top surface of gearcase housing
2. Top of shift rod
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