Mercury 4 SERIES

GEAR HOUSING
Page 6-24 90-857138R1 MAY 2000
Forward Gear
1. Install shim(s) removed during disassembly on forward gear.
2. Install forward gear into bearing, using propeller shaft and bearing carrier as a guide.
a
b
c
d
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a - Shims
b - Forward Gear
c - Propeller Shaft
d - Bearing Carrier
Pinion Gear and Drive Shaft
NOTE: Rotate drive shaft when installing to align splines with pinion gear.
1. Install drive shaft into pinion gear as shown.
a
b
c
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a - Drive Shaft
b - Pinion Gear
c - Shims
2. Reinstall shims removed during disassembly.