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GEARCASE
COUNTER ROTATION
Propeller Shaft Bearing
Housing and Gear Installation
Oil and install thrust bearing and thrust washer on
the hub of reverse gear. Slide the gear assembly
onto the propeller shaft until it engages the pinion
gear.
Lightly apply Gasket Sealing Compound to a new
bearing housing O-ring. Install O-ring in groove in
the housing.
Install housing into gearcase, aligning screw holes
with retainer slots in gearcase.
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft must engage
the clutch shaft and the forward gear must fully
engage the pinion gear.
Housing must be completely seated to install
retainer tabs.
Install two retainers, washers and screws. Apply
Ultra Lock to threads and torque screws to 18 to
20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Loosen retainer screws 1/4 turn.
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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Retainer Tab Notch 50106a
1. Retainer tab screws 001989
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