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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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Install two retainers, washers and screws. Apply
Ultra Lock to threads and tighten screws to a
torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Loosen retainer screws 1/4 turn.
Install wedge, screw, and washer. Apply Ultra
Lock to threads and tighten screw to a torque of
15 to 20 in. lbs. (1.7 to 2.3 N·m).
Re-tighten two retainer screws to 18 to 20 ft. lbs.
(24 to 27 N·m).
Confirm that torque on the wedge screw is 15 to
20 in. lbs. (1.7 to 2.3 N·m).
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
and Gear Installation – “L2” Type
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing on the “L2” 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.
Lightly apply Triple Guard Grease to a new bear-
ing housing O-ring. Install O-ring in groove in the
housing. Grease the machined side surfaces of
bearing housing.
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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