GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
and Gear Installation – "M2" Type
The propeller shaft bearing hous-
IMPORTANT:
ing on the "M2" type gearcases is PRESSED into
the gearcase housing.
Oil and install thrust bearing and thrust washer on
hub of reverse gear. Slide the gear assembly onto
the propeller shaft until it engages the pinion gear.
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
Lightly apply Triple Guard Grease to new bearing
housing O-rings. Install O-rings in grooves in the
housing. Grease the machined side surfaces of
bearing housing.
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Place bearing housing in gearcase.
Align retaining holes in bearing housing with
screw holes in gearcase. Thread Alignment Pins,
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P/N 354140, into gearcase.
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1. Alignment pins
Use Installer Handle, P/N 345822, Propeller Shaft
Bearing Housing Installer, P/N 354057, Gearcase
Fixture, P/N 354059 and an appropriate floor
press (10 ton or greater) to install housing into
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