6D-32 - LOWER UNIT 90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
Propeller Shaft
REASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. Insert clutch actuator rod assembly into end of
propeller shaft. Align cross pin slot in actuator rod
with cross pin slot in propeller shaft.
a
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b
a - Cam Follower
b - Propeller Shaft
2. On PRODUCTION MODEL GEAR CASES,
position sliding clutch onto propeller shaft with
GROOVED RINGS (ON SLIDING CLUTCH)
TOWARD PROPELLER END OF PROPELLER
SHAFT. Cross pin hole and detent holes (in
sliding clutch) must line up with cross pin slot and
detent notches on propeller shaft.
d
c
b
e
f
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a
a - Sliding Clutch
b - Grooved Rings
c - Cross Pin Hole
d - Detent Hole (Behind Finger and Thumb)
e - Detent Notch (One on Each Side)
f - Cross Pin Slot
3. Insert cross pin thru sliding clutch, propeller shaft
and actuator rod, forcing cross pin tool out.
a
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a - Cross Pin
4. Apply a small amount of 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine
Lubricant on detent pin. Position a detent pin in
detent pin hole of sliding clutch with rounded end
of pin toward propeller shaft.
a
b
c
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a - Detent Pin
b - Cross Pin
c - Sliding Clutch
5. Install cross pin retaining spring onto sliding
clutch as follows:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over-stretch retaining
spring when installing onto sliding clutch.
6. Spirally wrap spring into groove on sliding clutch.
7. Place gear housing in a soft jaw vise with the
driveshaft in a vertical position.
8. Coat cam pocket of cam follower with 2-4-C
w/Teflon Marine Lubricant.