Pinion Gear And Driveshaft Installation - BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual

Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the shift rod cover screws. Tighten the screws to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Refer to SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 277.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING on p. 292.
Install new seals in driveshaft bearing housing.
Refer to Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service on
p. 288.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
Using Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the
driveshaft and into position in the gearcase.
1. Seal protector
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Adjust shift rod to move clutch dog as far forward
as possible. Be sure excess grease is removed
from the pinion bearing.
Washer must be snapped into recess of pinion
gear.
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1. Washer
IMPORTANT:
gear and the driveshaft taper MUST be com-
pletely free of grease. Clean the tapers with
Cleaning Solvent. Use a shop towel free of grease
and lint.
Lightly coat the threads of a new pinion nut with
outboard lubricant. Use Pinion Nut Starting Tool,
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P/N 342216, to install nut on the driveshaft. Turn
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
The inside taper of the pinion
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