Pinion Gear And Driveshaft Installation - BRP Johnson J30TEL4SUA 2007 Service Manual

Pinion Gear and
Driveshaft Installation
Install the pinion shim from the gearcase.
1. Pinion shim
Install the pinion gear in the gearcase.
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1. Pinion gear
Install the forward gear bearing and the shim in
the gearcase, then install the forward gear.
1. Forward gear bearing
2. Shim
3. Forward gear
IMPORTANT:
procedure, check the forward gear to pinion gear
backlash, the tooth contact pattern, and the initial
driveshaft thrust play. Refer to "SHIMMING AND
GEAR BACKLASH CHECKS" on page 220 for
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these procedures.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the mating
surfaces of the gearcase and the driveshaft bear-
ing housing. Then install the complete driveshaft
and bearing housing assembly to the gearcase.
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1. Driveshaft
2. Bearing housing
Install two (2) bolts that secure the driveshaft
bearing housing to the gearcase.
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1. Bolts (2)
Apply Nut Lock to the threads of the pinion nut. Fit
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a driveshaft holder to the top end of the driveshaft,
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GEARCASE
ASSEMBLY
Before completing this installation
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