BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual page 265

Slide the Shift Detent Sleeve, P/N 328081, over
the propeller shaft. Align slot in the tool with hole
in the propeller shaft.
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1. Shift detent sleeve
Insert one detent ball, then the spring, then the
other detent ball. Push down on the ball and slide
the tool back until you feel the ball slip into the
detent.
1. Detent ball
Install the propeller shaft and detent tool in gear-
case. Make sure the following occurs:
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Propeller shaft must engage forward bearing.
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Tool ramps must engage clutch dog ramps.
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Hold tool firmly against clutch dog.
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Gently tap propeller shaft with a rawhide mallet
to seat detent assembly.
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Remove detent tool. Slide the reverse gear down
the propeller shaft and into the gearcase.
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1. Reverse gear
2. Bushing
Coat the reverse gear bushing with oil. Slide the
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bushing down the propeller shaft, seating the
bushing into the reverse gear.
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