Upgraded Gearcase Offering - Verado L6 Models
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Shift Shaft Alignment for 5.44 Inch Verado Gearcase Installation
IMPORTANT: The 5.44 inch Verado gearcase is not equipped with a neutral detent. Use this information to supplement the
current Verado service manual for gearcase installation.
1. While rotating the propeller shaft in either direction, turn the shift shaft counterclockwise to engage the sliding clutch fully into
the gear. Note the position of the shift shaft.
2. Turn the shift shaft clockwise to allow the propeller shaft to turn freely. While rotating the propeller shaft, turn the shift shaft
clockwise fully into gear. Note the position of the shift shaft.
3. Rotate the shift shaft counterclockwise to the center location of the noted gear engagements. This is the neutral position.
4. Rotate the propeller shaft to verify the neutral position. The propeller shaft will rotate freely in either direction.
5. Install the shift shaft retainer assembly.
6. Install the coupling onto the shift shaft.
a - Shift shaft
b - Retainer assembly
c - Coupling
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