GEARCASE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Installation
9.9/15 MODELS
IMPORTANT:
On
models with a gearcase
extension kit, make sure the driveshaft tube
extension, water tube extension, and gearcase
exhaust
seals are
in
place.
Coat the driveshaft splines with Moly Lube.
DO
NOT coat top surface of the driveshaft because
lubricant may prevent seating of the driveshaft
in
the crankshaft.
1. Driveshaft splines
Pull
Up
on
the shift
rod
and
engage REVERSE
gear. Move the shift lever
on
the outboard to
REVERSE position.
Lightly apply Triple-Guard grease
to
lower outside
diameter of the water tube.
Install the gearcase onto the exhaust housing.
Guide the water tube into the water tube grommet
and see that the driveshaft engages the crank-
shaft. Rotate the
flywheel, if necessary.
Make sure the upper shift
rod
enters the shift
rod
connector.
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Align the groove
in
the lower shift
rod
with the
screw
hole
in
the connector. Apply Gasket Sealing
Compound to shift
rod
connector screw. Install
and tighten the screw with washer to a torque of
60
to
84
in.
Ibs
.
(7
to 9 N·m).
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1. Screws
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Apply Nut Lock
to
the threads of the gearcase
(and extension) retaining screws.
Install and
tighten the screws
to
a torque of 96
to
120
in
.
Ibs.
(11
to
14 N·m).
IMPORTANT: When installing a gearcase
to
a
gearcase extension, do not tighten the retaining
screws
until the gearcase
and
the extension have
been
placed
in
proper position with the exhaust
housing and powerhead
assembly.
Install propeller
and check proper shift control
operation. Refer to PROPELLER
on
p.
258.
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