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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 60 HP MODELS
GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Gearcase Installation
Before installing gearcase, shift rod
adjustment MUST be checked. Refer to SHIFT
ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 296.
Coat the driveshaft splines with Moly Lube. DO
NOT coat top surface of the driveshaft because
lubricant may prevent seating of the driveshaft in
the crankshaft.
Apply Adhesive 847 to the exhaust housing seal’s
outer surface. Place the seal in the gearcase
exhaust cavity. Apply Triple-Guard grease to the
seal’s inner surfaces.
Slide the gearcase into place, making sure:
• Driveshaft engages the crankshaft.
• Inner exhaust housing installs correctly.
• Shift rod does not turn and is positioned prop-
erly in the shift rod lever below the crankcase.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to threads of the
gearcase retaining screws. Tighten the screws to
a torque of:
• 3/8 in. screws – 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m)
• 7/16 in. screw – 28 to 30 ft. lbs. (38 to 40 N·m)
• 5/16 in. screw – 10 to 12 ft. lbs. (13.5 to 16 N·m)
Apply Triple-Guard grease to threads of the trim
tab screw. Install and align the trim tab with the
index marks noted prior to disassembly. Tighten
the trim tab screw to a torque of 35 to 40 ft. lbs.
(47 to 54 N·m). For adjustment, refer to Trim Tab
A WARNING
During service, the outboard may drop
unexpectedly. Avoid personal injury;
always support the outboard’s weight with
a suitable hoist or the tilt support bracket
during service.
30385
1. Exhaust housing seal 008354
1. 3/8 in. screws 001994
1. 7/16 in. screw
2. 5/16 in screw
001995
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