Service Manual 200-250 HP 3.3 L E-TEC Gearcase [Gearcase Disassembly]

Pre-Disassembly Inspection

Wear safety glasses to avoid personal injury, and set compressed air pressure to less than 25 psi (172 kPa).

IMPORTANT: Clean and inspect all parts during disassembly. Replace any damaged parts, seals, O-rings, and gaskets.

Remove the propeller and mounting hardware.

Drain and inspect oil as described in Gearcase Lubricant on p. 77.

Remove gearcase as described in GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on p. 275.

Remove water pump as described in WATER PUMP SERVICE on p. 278.

Before disassembling the gearcase, examine the following:

• Gearcase Housing — Check for visible dam age to skeg, strut, anti-ventilation plate, bullet, and mating surface. Check seal areas for visible signs of lubricant leakage.
• Propeller Shaft — Check for bent or damaged shaft. Check for twisted splines and damaged threads.
• Shift Rod — Check for misadjusted, bent, or binding rod. A misadjusted shift rod height can cause shift difficulty, loss of boat and outboard control, and gearcase damage.
• Hydrostatic Seal Grooves — Must be in good condition to help prevent propeller ventilation.

1. Hydrostatic seal grooves

• Gearcase Anodes — If anodes have eroded to two-thirds their original size, they must be replaced.

1. Gearcase anode

• Drive Shaft — Check splines for visible dam age, twisting and wear. Severe spline wear indicates the exhaust housing or gearcase has been distorted, possibly by impact damage.
• Water Intake Screens — Check for damage and blockage. If screens cannot be cleaned, they must be replaced. Different screens are available and should not be mixed. Refer to correct model parts manual for listing and description.

IMPORTANT: Identify gearcase type prior to disassembly. For counter rotation gearcases, refer to GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY on p. 282. Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.

1. Retainer tab screws

Remove wedge, screw, and washer.

Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcase using the following:

• Puller body, screw, and handle from Universal Puller Set, P/N 378103.
• Two 5/16-18 x 11 in. (279 mm) threaded rods, two large 5/16 in. I.D. flat washers, and two 5/16-18 nuts (obtain locally).

Assemble components and pull the bearing housing from the gearcase.

1. Bearing housing – slides in or out

Remove the thrust washer, thrust bearing, and reverse gear from gearcase.

IMPORTANT: Identify gearcase type before disassembly. For counter rotation gearcases, refer to GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY on p. 306.

The propeller shaft bearing housing on “L2” and “M2” models is PRESSED into gearcase housing.

“L2” TYPE GEARCASES

Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.

1. Retainer tab screws

“M2” TYPE GEARCASES

Remove the two screws holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.

1. Retainer screws

Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcase using:

• Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Puller Kit, P/N 354060.

DO NOT use tools designed to push on the propeller shaft. Pushing force against the propeller shaft could damage the forward gear thrust bearing or thrust washer.

IMPORTANT: The L2 type gearcase uses the adaptor ring included with puller kit.

Install the threaded adaptor from the puller kit on to the propeller shaft until seated.

Assemble components of puller kit. Hold adaptor with wrench and turn nut clockwise to pull bearing housing.

Pull propeller shaft and bearing housing far enough to loosen the PRESSED bearing housing from the gearcase housing.

“L2” Type Gearcase

“M2” Type Gearcase

Remove the bearing housing, thrust washer, thrust bearing, and reverse gear from gearcase.

Adjust the shift rod to move the clutch dog as far forward as possible. This will help ease removal of the pinion nut.

Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin ion Nut Holder, P/N 334455, and Wrench Retainer, P/N 341438 to loosen the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.

1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer

Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws.

1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws

Remove driveshaft from the gearcase. The bearing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft.

1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust bearing
4. Thrust washer

If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to Locked Driveshaft Removal on p. 286.

Remove the pinion gear and pinion nut from the gearcase.

Locked Driveshaft Removal

The driveshaft to pinion taper is a locking taper. If necessary, use Driveshaft Puller, P/N 390706, and Backing Plate, P/N 325867, to break the lock. Install the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft. Alternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion.

1. Drive shaft
2. Puller
3. Backing plate

If upper driveshaft becomes separated from lower driveshaft, use Lower Driveshaft Puller, P/N 342681, to remove. Install puller into lower driveshaft and turn 90° to position hook under pin in driveshaft. Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 391008, into puller and remove driveshaft.

To separate the upper driveshaft (if needed) from the lower driveshaft, remove the roll pin. Replace the damaged component.

To assemble the driveshaft, install new driveshaft retainer into the groove of the upper driveshaft.

Install the upper driveshaft into the lower drive shaft, aligning the holes in the driveshaft retainer and the lower driveshaft.

Install the roll pin to the specified dimension.

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.

1. Cover gasket

Remove propeller shaft assembly from gearcase.

Remove and clean water intake screens. Replace if damaged.

1. Water intake screen

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 5007750, for “L2” Type gearcase housings
• P/N 5007749, for “M2” Type gearcase housings

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.