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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
gearcase. Alig n and level gearcase assembly in
fixture as shown. Secure fixture to floor press.
Housing must be completely se ated in ge arcase
to install retainer t abs. Depth to ret ainer tab sur-
face on bearing housing is appro ximately
1 in. (25.4 mm).
Install two ret ainers, washers and screws. Apply
Ultra Lock to threads and tigh ten screws to a
torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
and Gear Installation – “M2” Type
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing on the “M2” type gear cases 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 new bearing
housing O-rings. In stall O-rings in grooves in the
housing. G rease t he m achined s ide s urfaces o f
bearing housing.
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1. Retainer tab screws 001989
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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