Gearcase
Gearcase Assembly
tool. Slowly release pressure on the tool and
remove the tool from the gearcase.
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1. Large detent ball
2. Sleeve
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to Pinion Gear and Driveshaft Installation
on p. 393.
Propeller Shaft, Propeller Shaft
Bearing Housing and Gear
Installation
IMPORTANT:
The propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing on SLX-Type gearcase is PRESSED into the
gearcase housing.
Lightly apply Triple Guard Grease to a new bear-
ing housing O-ring. Install the O-ring in the groove
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in the housing. Grease the machined side sur-
faces of bearing housing.
Place the bearing housing into the gearcase. Align
the vertical ribs of the propeller shaft bearing
housing with the gearcase back rib and skeg, as
shown.
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1. Vertical ribs
2. Back rib of gearcase housing
3. Skeg
Use Gearcase Press Fixture, P/N 354059, with
Press Fixture Nose, P/N 358161, and an appropri-
ate floor press (10 ton or greater) to install hous-
ing into gearcase.
Place Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Installer,
P/N 358295, and Installer Handle, P/N 345822,
onto gearcase.
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