Gearcase
Shift Actuator Service
Shift Actuator Service
Shift Actuator Removal
Remove the gearcase, refer to Gearcase
Removal on p. 361.
Remove the six screws retaining the shift actuator
to the gearcase housing.
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1. Screws
Lightly tap the shift actuator with a soft mallet to
loosen it. Then slide the shift actuator forward and
lift to remove.
2
1
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Remove the shift actuator seal and discard it.
1
1. Seal
Remove all old gasket sealing compound from the
shift actuator and gearcase housing.
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1. Gearcase housing
Shift Actuator Installation
Check shift rod height BEFORE installing the
shaft actuator. Refer to Shift Rod Adjustment
on p. 368.
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Use Evinrude Diagnostics software (version
6.1 or later) to calibrate the shift actuator
when installing a new gearcase or shift actua-
tor. Failure to calibrate the shift actuator can
result in damage to the shift actuator.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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