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GEARCASE
BEARING AND SEAL INSTALLATION
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Inspect the bearing housing anode. Replace
anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original size.
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 O-ring groove, and sand off any sharp
edges that would cut O-ring and prevent its seal-
ing. Check for and remove any nicks or burrs on
front of bearing housing.
BEARING AND SEAL
INSTALLATION
Shift Housing
IMPORTANT: Clean and inspect all components
before beginning assembly procedures. Replace
any damaged components.
Lightly coat the detent ball and spring with Needle
Bearing grease. Insert the spring in the housing,
then the ball.
Insert shifter detent at 90° angle into the housing
as shown, while depressing the ball and spring
with a suitable tool. Once the shifter detent is past
the ball, remove the tool and position detent to
engage NEUTRAL position.
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