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GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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IMPORTANT: Pinion, clutch dog and forward
gears must align properly for bearing housing to
seat properly.
Use Installer Handle, P/N 345822, Propeller Shaft
Bearing Housing Installer, P/N 354057, Gearcase
Fixture, P/N 354059 and an appropriate floor
press (10 ton or greater) to install housing into
gearcase. Align and level gearcase assembly in
fixture as shown. Secure fixture to floor press.
Housing must be completely seated in gearcase
to install retainer screws. Bearing housing is
approximately level with gearcase.
Apply Ultra Lock to threads and install two retain-
ing screws. Tighten screws to a torque of 18 to 20
ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
• GEARCASE LEAK TEST on p. 300
• WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 304
• SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 306
• GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
on p. 301
• Gearcase Lubricant on p. 79
• Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 67
• Trim Tab Adjustment on p. 70
During break-in period of a reassembled gear-
case, change the gearcase lubricant between 10
to 20 hours of operation.
“M2” Type Gearcase
1. Retainer Tab Notch
006848
006849
1. Retainer screws 006835
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