Shift Housing, Gear and Propeller Shaft Removal
Push down on the shift rod. This will move the detent lever downward to clear the inside of the gearcase when the shaft assembly is pulled out. Unscrew the shift rod from the detent lever. Remove screws, cover, and shift rod from the gearcase.
Discard the cover gasket. Remove and discard the shift rod O-ring from inside of cover.
- Cover gasket
Remove propeller shaft assembly from gearcase.
Water Intake Screens
Remove and clean water intake screens. Replace if damaged.
- Water intake screen
GEARCASE HOUSING INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean gearcase housing to remove all dirt and debris prior to inspection. Inspect pinion bearing and forward thrust surface of gearcase housing.
Use Gearcase Alignment Gauge Kit, P/N 5006349 to check the condition of gearcase housing prior to reassembly. Refer to instructions provided with kit. Use additional Gauging Head as follows:
- P/N 352879, for “S” Type gearcases.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force gauging shaft into alignment hole. Shaft MUST slide easily into hole of gauging head. If shaft does not slide into hole, gearcase housing is damaged and must be replaced.
- Gauging shaft
