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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Water Intake Screens
Install water intake screens. Tighten screws to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Shift Housing, Gear, and
Propeller Shaft Installation
Push shifter detent into farthest downward posi-
tion. Tip the rear of the gearcase slightly down-
ward to assist in the installation of the shaft
assembly.
Be sure the thrust bearing and the thrust washer
are in the proper position. Insert the shaft assem-
bly fully into the gearcase while aligning shift
housing pin with hole in forward end of gearcase
housing.
Shift Rod Cover
Lubricate a new shift rod cover O-ring with Triple-
Guard grease. Install the O-ring into the shift rod
cover.
IMPORTANT: Make sure O-ring is fully seated
in groove.
Install pitot tube screw and seal in housing. (“S”,
“O” and “M” Type)
1. Water intake screen 001991
1. Pin 005427
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1. O-ring 12308
1. Screw and seal 006841
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