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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Place the shift rod grommet on the shift rod. Install
shift rod spacer under grommet on 25 in. models.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the threaded end of
the shift rod and insert it through the cover. Turn
the shift rod while pushing it through the cover to
avoid damaging the O-ring.
“S2”, “O”, “L”, “L2” AND “M” 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 locator 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. 306.
1. Grommet
2. Shift rod spacer (25” models)
COA3568
1. Cover gasket COA3141
2
1
1
1. Cover seal 006842
COA3569
1