Suzuki DF9,9 - Propeller Shaft Components Inspection

LOWER UNIT 8-9
PROPELLER SHAFT COMPONENTS
• Inspect the push rod and push rod pin for excessive wear or
other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the clutch dog shifter for excessive wear, chip or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the dog pin for bent or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
• Inspect the propeller shaft/splines for wear, twist or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
• Measure the clutch return spring free length.
 09900-20101: Vernier calipers
Clutch return spring free length (L)
Standard: 70 mm (2.8 in)
Service limit: 67 mm (2.6 in)
If measurement exceeds service limit, replace the clutch return
spring.
PROPELLER SHAFT BEARING HOUSING
• Inspect the housing for cracks or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
• Inspect the propeller shaft bush and the reverse gear bearing
for pitting, rough or other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the oil seals and the O-ring for cuts, nicks or tears.
Replace if necessary.
Replacing propeller shaft oil seal
1. Extract the oil seals using the oil seal remover.
 09913-50121: Oil seal remover
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2. Apply the grease to the inner circumference of the housing.
3. Using an oil seal installer, drive two oil seals (one at a time)
into the housing.
The lipped portion of the seal should face toward the propel-
ler.
Apply the grease to the seal lips.
 99000-25161: SUZUKI WATER RESISTANT GREASE
Do not re-use oil seal once removed.
Always use new oil seal.
Direction of
propeller