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GEARCASE SERVICE, 75 – 90 HP MODELS
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
“O” Type Gearcases
Loosen retainer screws 1/4 turn.
Install wed ge, screw , and wa sher. Ap ply Ultra
Lock to threads and tig hten screw to a torq ue of
15 to 20 in. lbs. (1.7 to 2.3 N·m).
Re-tighten two re tainer screws to 18 to 20 f t. lbs.
(24 to 27 N·m).
Confirm that torque on the wedge screw is 15 to
20 in. lbs. (1.7 to 2.3 N·m).
Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
• GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p. 295
• WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 320
• SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 323
• GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
on p. 318
• Gearcase Lubricant on p. 39
• Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 294
• Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 31.
During bre ak-in pe riod of a reassembled
gearcase, change the gearcase lubricant between
10 to 20 hours of operation.
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