Backlash; Measuring The Forward And Reverse Gear Backlash - SELVA MARINE Pike 9,9 Service Manual

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7. Install the propeller = and propeller nut
A. Place a block of wood between the
anti-cavitation plate and propeller to keep
the propeller from turning, and then
tighten the nut to the specified torque.
D
WARNING
• Do not hold the propeller with your
hands when loosening or tightening it.
• Be sure to disconnect the battery cables
from the battery and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. (E
model)
NOTE:
If the grooves in the propeller nut do not align
with the cotter pin hole, tighten the nut until
they are aligned.
Propeller nut:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12.5 ft·lb)
8. Fill the lower unit with gear oil to the cor-
rect level.
6-17
Lower unit
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Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil
API: GL-4
SAE: 90
Gear oil quantity:
3
150 cm
(5.07 US oz, 5.29 Imp oz)

Backlash

Measuring the forward and reverse
gear backlash
NOTE:
Remove the water pump assembly before
measuring the backlash.
1. Install the lower unit onto a repair stand.
2. Set the shift rod to the N position at the
lower unit.
F
N
R
3. Install the special service tools.
4. Tighten the center bolt 1 to the specified
torque while turning the drive shaft.
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6
F
N
R
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