GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Housing must be completely seated in gearcase
to install retainer screws. Bearing housing is
approximately level with gearcase.
Apply Ultra Lock to threads and install two retain-
ing screws. Tighten screws to a torque of 18 to 20
ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
1. Retainer screws
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Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
•
GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p. 267
•
WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 271
•
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 274
•
GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
on p. 268
•
Gearcase Lubricant on p. 36
•
Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 266
•
Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 29
During break-in period of a reassembled gear-
case, change the gearcase lubricant between 10
to 20 hours of operation.
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