Align retaining holes in bearing housing with
screw holes in gearcase. Thread Alignment Pins,
P/N 354140, into gearcase.
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1. Alignment pins
Pinion, clutch dog and forward
IMPORTANT:
gears must align properly for bearing housing to
seat properly.
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
gearcase. Align and level gearcase assembly in
fixture as shown. Secure fixture to floor press.
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4
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1. Gearcase fixture, P/N 354059
2. Vertical alignment screws
3. Handle P/N 345822
4. M2 Adapter P/N 353057
GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
Housing must be completely seated in gearcase
to install retainer screws. Bearing housing is
approximately level with gearcase.
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Apply Ultra Lock to threads and install two retain-
ing screws. Tighten screws to a torque of 18 to 20
ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
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1. Retainer screws
Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p. 270
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WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 274
•
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 277
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•
GEARCASE
TION on p. 271
Gearcase Lubricant on p. 77
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Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 65
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Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 68
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During break-in period of a reassembled gear-
case, change the gearcase lubricant between 10
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to 20 hours of operation.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLA-
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