BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual page 394

Gearcase
Gearcase Assembly
Using Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the
driveshaft and into position in the gearcase.
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5
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
4. Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674
5. Driveshaft bearing housing
Use the Shift Rod Installer Tool, P/N 358162, to
move clutch dog as far forward as possible. Be
sure excess grease is removed from the pinion
bearing.
Washer must be snapped into recess of pinion
gear.
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1. Washer
IMPORTANT:
The inside taper of the pinion
gear and the driveshaft taper MUST be com-
pletely free of grease. Clean the tapers with
Cleaning Solvent. Use a shop towel free of grease
and lint.
Place the pinion gear into the gearcase.
Insert the driveshaft into the gearcase and
through the pinion gear. Be SURE the oil passage
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3
1
2
009511
006922
of the drive shaft bearing housing is facing FOR-
WARD or AFT.
1. Oil passage
Lightly coat the threads of a new pinion nut with
outboard lubricant. Use Pinion Nut Starting Tool,
P/N 342216, to install nut on the driveshaft. Turn
the driveshaft by hand to thread the nut on to
shaft.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the driveshaft bearing housing screws. Tighten
screws in stages to a torque of 15 to 17 ft. lbs. (20
to 23 N·m).
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1
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
1
009527
009546
1
1
009494