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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
MEASURING THE BACKLASH
Forward gear
1. Install a dial-gauge set on to the gear-
case.
2. Install a backlash indicator-rod on the
drive-shaft, and make the dial-gauge
stem contact the mark on the indicator-
rod.
3. Place the shift-rod in neutral.
NOTE:
Water pump components should be
removed.
Dial gauge:
YU-3097/90890-01252
Magneto base:
YU-34481/90890-06705
Backlash indicator:
YB-6265/90890-06706
4. Install a bearing-housing puller in the
bearing-housing, to engage with the
center bolt of the propeller shaft.
Bearing housing puller:
YB-6234/90890-06503
Universal puller:
YB-6117
Stopper guide plate:
90890-06501
Center bolt:
90890-06504
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Center bolt:
5 Nm (0.5 m • kgf, 3.6 ft • lb)