Suzuki DF 2.5 Service Manual page 132

8-12 LOWER UNIT
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• Make sure that all parts used in assembly are clean and lubricated.
• After assembly, check the parts for tightness and smoothness of operation.
• Before final assembly, be absolutely certain that all gear contact, shim adjustments and toler-
ances are correct.
• Failure to correctly adjust these areas will result in lower unit damage.
(See the "LOWER UNIT GEARS-SHIMMING AND ADJUSTMENT" section on the page 8-19.)
• Do not re-use the gasket, the O-ring and the cotter pin once removed. Always use new parts.
FORWARD GEAR
Apply the gear oil to the following parts.
• Forward gear backup shim 2
• Forward gear 1
 99000-22540: SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTOR GEAR OIL
NOTE:
The forward gear has the bushing and the dents at the side of
the dog bosses.
PINION GEAR
Apply the gear oil to the following parts.
• Pinion gear backup shim 3
• Pinion gear 4
 99000-22540: SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTOR GEAR OIL