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Gearcase
Shifter, Bearing and Seal Servicing
Remove the shim(s).
Inspect the forward gear and bearing housing
assembly for excessive wear or damage.
Push propeller shaft out of the bearing housing.
Remove the thrust washer and thrust bearing.
Inspect the bearing housing anode. Replace
anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original size.
Tighten screws to a torque of 108 to 132 in. lbs.
(12 to 15 N·m).
Discard the bearing housing o-ring. Clean the
housing and bearings in solvent and dry thor-
oughly. If bearings were not replaced, rotate the
needles to check for freedom of movement.
Inspect the o-ring groove. Use emery cloth to
remove any sharp edges that might cut the o-ring.
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1. Thrust washer
2. Thrust bearing
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1. Anode
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