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GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICING
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Install arms of shift lever into detent slots. Align
the pivot holes and insert the retaining pin. Push
shifter detent down.
Inspect clutch shaft detent balls, retainer and
spring. These parts should not require removal
under normal servicing.
If these parts are damaged or removed, a new
service kit should be installed. Refer to parts cata-
log for kit part number.
Coat thrust bearing and thrust washer with Needle
Bearing grease. Place the bearing on the back of
the gear. Set the washer on top of the thrust bear-
ing. Insert the gear, bearing, and washer into the
bearing housing.
IMPORTANT: Bearing and washer must be
installed in the correct order.
Align holes in the clutch dog with slot in the pro-
peller shaft. Install the clutch dog on the shaft with
“PROP END” facing rear of the shaft.
IMPORTANT: The clutch dog is not symmetri-
cal. If installed backwards, it will not fully engage
and will immediately damage itself and the gears.
1. Pin, shift lever 006861
WARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid injury.
1. Clutch Shaft Retainer Kit
2. Clutch Shaft
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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1. “PROP END” 006840
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