Suzuki DF 2.5 Service Manual page 127

PROPELLER SHAFT COMPONENTS
• Inspect the push rod. If excessive wear or other damage is
found, replace.
• Inspect the clutch dog shifter. If excessive wear, crack, chip or
other damage is found, replace.
• Inspect the return spring. If excessive wear or other damage
is found, replace.
• Inspect the propeller shaft. If excessive wear, twist or other
damage is found, replace.
SHIFT ROD AND SHIFT CAM
• Inspect the "stepped" surfaces of the shift cam.
If excessive wear, chip or other damage is found, replace the
cam.
PROPELLER SHAFT BEARING HOUSING
• Inspect the housing. If crack or other damage is found,
replace the housing.
• Visually check the oil seal and O-ring. If cut, nick, excessive
wear or other damage is found, replace the oil seal.
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Do not re-use the oil seal and the O-ring once
removed. Always use new parts.
LOWER UNIT 8-7