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BACKLASH (COUNTER ROTATION MODELS)
BACKLASH
(COUNTER ROTATION MODELS)
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NOTE:
• Do not install the water pump compo-
nents when measuring the backlash.
• Measure both the forward and reverse
gear backlashes.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are larger than specification, the
pinion may be too high.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are smaller than specification, the
pinion may be too low.
MEASURING THE FORWARD GEAR
BACKLASH
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1. Measure:
• Forward gear backlash
Out of specification → Adjust.
Measuring steps
(1) Set the shift rod into the neutral posi-
tion.
(2) Install the propeller shaft housing
puller so it pushes against the propel-
ler shaft.
Forward gear backlash
0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.006 - 0.012 in)
Shift rod wrench
YB-06052 / 90890-06052
Propeller shaft housing puller . 1
YB-06207 / 90890-06502
Universal puller......................... 2
YB-06117 / 90890-06521
Guide plate................................ 3
90890-06501
Center bolt ................................ 4
90890-06504
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Center bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m • kgf, 7.2 ft • lb)
6950
6960