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Gearcase
Gearcase Assembly
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Align and level gearcase assembly in fixture as
shown. Secure fixture to floor press.
Housing must be completely seated in gearcase
to install the spanner nut.
Check bearing housing press dimension is 0.890
in. ±0.010 (22.6 mm ±0.25) below gearcase hous-
ing.
Install a new locking ring with the alignment tab in
the hole at the top of the housing.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of a
new spanner nut. Start the spanner nut by hand.
Then use Spanner Nut Wrench, P/N 358165, to
tighten the spanner nut.
Tighten the spanner nut to a torque of 82 to 92 ft.
lbs. (111 to 125 N·m).
1. Gearcase Press Fixture, P/N 354059
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2. Press Fixture Nose Piece, P/N 358161
3. Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Installer, P/N 358295
4. Handle P/N 345822
Bearing Housing Press Dimension (cut-away view)
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Locking Ring Installation
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1. Locking ring
2. Alignment tab
1. Spanner Nut Wrench, P/N 358165
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