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GEARCASE
ASSEMBLY
9
Slide the reverse gear onto the propeller shaft.
Lightly apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the aft
support flange of the propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing. Install the bearing housing into the gearcase.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the bearing housing screws. Install the screws
and tighten to a torque of 60 to 80 in. lbs. (7 to 9
N·m).
Install the driveshaft. Rotate the driveshaft to allow
the splines in the pinion to engage the splines on
the driveshaft.
IMPORTANT: Pressure and vacuum test gear-
case before filling with HPF XR gearcase lubri-
cant.
To complete gearcase servicing, refer to:
• LEAK TEST on p. 166
• WATER PUMP on p. 169
• REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on p. 167
• Propeller Hardware Installation on p. 47
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