GEARCASE
ASSEMBLY
Install the
cirC/ip
above the upper driveshaft bear- Insert the push
pin
and push
rod
into propeller
ing. shaft.
1
1. Circlip
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Check that backlash exists between the pinion
gear and forward gear. Refer to SHIMMING
ADJUSTMENTS
on
p. 213.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
IMPORTANT: Check and adjust shimming
before installing seals and o-rings
in
bearing
housing. Refer to SHIMMING ADJUSTMENTS
on
p. 213.
Assemble the
propeller shaft
in
the following
sequence:
• Forward thrust washer
• Reverse thrust washer
• Reverse gear
• Reverse gear back-up shim
• Propeller shaft housing
212
1. Forward thrust washer
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2. Reverse thrust washer
3.
Reverse
gear
4. Reverse
gear
back-up shim
5. Propeller shaft housing
6. Push pin
7. Push rod
Install the propeller shaft and bearing housing
assembly with the arrow mark facing up.
1
1.
Arrow
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Use Installer Handle,
PIN
345822, to seat bearing
housing completely
in
gearcase.