Evinrude E-TEC E40DPLSCB - Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing and Gear Installation

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GEARCASE
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
N·m). Pad handle of the wrench to prevent dam-
age to gearcase.
Propeller Shaft Bearing
Housing and Gear Installation
Place the small thrust washer in recess of the
reverse gear.
Oil and install thrust bearing and larger thrust
washer on hub of reverse gear. Slide the gear
assembly onto the propeller shaft until it engages
the pinion gear.
Slide the bearing housing retainer plate into posi-
tion over the propeller shaft.
Using Retaining Ring Pliers, P/N 331045, install
the two retaining rings.
1. Holding socket
2. 11/16 Wrench
COA3573T
1. Small thrust washer COA3597
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1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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1. Retaining ring COA3513
CAUTION
Retaining rings are under extreme pres-
sure during installation. Wear safety
glasses and proceed with care to avoid
unsnapping the ring from the pliers.
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