TOHATSU MFS 8B Service Manual page 189

5. After adjustment, remove backlash measuring tool, turn gear
case upside down, and check that drive shaft can be turned
by hand smoothly.
If not, reduce shim thickness 0.05mm and adjust backlash
again.
• When removing backlash measuring tool,
loosen nut, and remove from forward (A)
gear bearing while tapping shaft lightly with
plastic hammer.
• If engagement of bevel (A) gear with pinion
(B) gear is imperfect, they may produce
abnormal noise when turning drive shaft. In
such case, reduce shim thickness 0.05mm.
1. Check that OBM grease is applied to housing ass'y oil seal.
2. Attach washer and propeller shaft ass'y to propeller shaft
housing ass'y.
3. Apply grease to new O-ring.
4. Apply grease to push rod
install them to propeller shaft
5. Attach propeller shaft housing ass'y
tighten bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft Housing Bolt
13 N · m (9 lb · ft) [1.3 kgf · m]
• Use grease to prevent push rod from falling
out.
• When installing housing ass'y to gear case,
tighten upper and lower bolts in 2 or 3 steps
evenly to specified torque.
4st 8/9.8 2016
and spring retainer , and
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to gear case, and
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