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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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Pad handle of holde r to prevent damage to gear-
case.
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 a ssembly on to the propeller shaf t
until it engages the pinion gear.
Lightly apply Triple Guard Grease to a new be ar-
ing housing O-ring. Install O-ring in groo ve in the
housing. G rease t he m achined s ide s urfaces o f
bearing housing.
Install hou sing into ge arcase. Align screw holes
with retainer slots in gearcase.
Use Installer Handle, P/N 345822, Propeller Shaft
Bearing Housing Inst aller, P/N 354058, Gearcase
Fixture, P/N 354059 and a n a ppropriate floor
press (10 ton o r grea ter) to in stall housing in to
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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1. Thrust bearing and thrust washer 006843
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