9-10 LOWER UNIT
GEARS
• Inspect forward, reverse and pinion gear teeth and engag-
ing dogs for excessive wear or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
• Inspect forward gear bearing for pitting, rough or other dam-
age. Replace if necessary.
PROPELLER SHAFT COMPONENTS
• Inspect horizontal slider and connector pin for excessive wear
or other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect clutch dog shifter for excessive wear, chip or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect dog pin for bent or other damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
• Inspect propeller shaft / splines for wear, twist or other dam-
age. Replace if necessary.
PROPELLER SHAFT BEARING HOUSING
• Inspect housing for cracks or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
• Inspect propeller shaft bearings and reverse gear bearing
for pitting, rough or other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect oil seals and O-ring for cuts, nicks or tears.