Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 439

LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
9. Install bearing race and bearing retainer.
a -
b -
c -
d -
10. Use a socket and breaker bar to hold pinion nut (pad area where flex handle will con-
tact gear housing while torquing nut).
11. Place Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-34377A1) over crankshaft end of driveshaft.
Torque pinion nut to 75 Ib. ft. (101.5 Nm).
a -
b -
c -
d -
IMPORTANT: Wipe any excess Loctite from pinion nut and pinion gear.
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d
b
a
Shim(s)
Bearing Race
Bearing Retainer (Word "OFF" must be visible); Torque to 100 lb. ft.
(135.5 Nm)
Bearing Retainer Tool (91-43506)
b
a
d
Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-34377A1)
Torque Wrench; Torque Nut to 75 lb. ft. (101.5 Nm)
Socket
Breaker Bar
c
51880
c
a
c
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999