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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the threa ded end of
the shift rod a nd insert it through the cover. Turn
the shift rod while pushing it through the cover to
avoid damaging the O-ring.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to both sid es of
a new shift rod cover gasket. Place the gasket on
the gearcase. Th read the shift rod in to the shif ter
detent about four turns.
Move shift rod from side to side while pushing on
the pro peller shaf t to en sure 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).
Place the cover seal on the shift rod cover.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING on p. 312
before proceeding.
Install new seals in drivesha ft bearin g housing.
Refer to Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service on
p. 309.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
Lightly apply Gasket Sealing Compound to th e
gearcase are a th at cont acts mounting fla nge of
COA3544
1. Cover gasket COA3545
1. Cover seal 002514
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
COA3168
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