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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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Force upper driveshaft into lower driveshaft. This
moves lower retainer on stepped groove of lower
driveshaft. Refer to diagram below.
Lift and remove upper driveshaft from lower drive-
shaft.
Refer to Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal – “S2”, “O”, “L” and “M” Type on
p. 308. Remove propeller shaft bearing housing
and reverse gear, thrust bearing and thrust
washer.
Push down on shift rod to move the clutch dog to
reverse position. Pull propeller shaft aft to disen-
gage from forward gear and shift housing. Allow
shaft to drop against lower gearcase housing.
This will assist in the removal of the pinion gear.
Use the required tools to remove the pinion screw
and gear from the lower driveshaft.
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Upper Driveshaft Removal 005411
1. Propeller shaft 005405
1. Lower Driveshaft Spline Tool, P/N 5007052
2. Lower driveshaft Wrench, P/N 352877
3. Pinion gear and screw
4. Lower driveshaft
005406
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