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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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“L2” TYPE GEARCASES
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of
a new shift rod cover gasket. Place the gasket on
the gearcase.
“M2” Type Gearcases
Apply Adhesive 847 to seal groove of shift rod
cover. Place a new shift rod cover seal in groove.
ALL GEARCASES
Thread the shift rod into the shifter detent about
four turns.
Move shift rod from side to side while pushing on
the propeller shaft to ensure proper alignment of
the bearing housing locator pin into the pin hole in
the gearcase.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the shift rod cover screws. Tighten the screws to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Refer to SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 293.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING on p. 308.
Install new seals in driveshaft bearing housing.
Refer to Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service on
p. 305.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
1. Cover gasket COA3141
1. Cover seal 006918
006919
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
006920
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