BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual page 264

GEARCASE
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Use a right angled rod to install the pinion assem-
bly in the gearcase.
Place the forward gear into the gearcase.
1. Forward gear
Install the shifter cradle on clutch dog. Grooved
end of clutch dog must face forward gear end of
the propeller shaft.
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1. Grooved end
IMPORTANT:
Apply Needle Bearing grease to
clutch dog and shifter cradle to hold in place while
assembling.
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Install the shifter cradle and clutch dog in the
gearcase using long-nose pliers.
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Apply Triple-Guard grease to a new pivot pin O-
ring. Install O-ring on the pivot pin. Apply Nut Lock
to threads of the pin. Align hole of shifter lever with
hole in gearcase. Install and tighten pivot pin to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
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1. Pivot pin
WARNING
Wear safety glasses for eye protection.
Detent balls can pop out with great force.
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