Yamaha F150A Service Manual

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Shimming (regular rotation model)
Shimming workflow
1. Remove the water pump assembly.
2. Measure the backlash before disassem-
bly.
3. Within specification?
4. YES
5. Shimming is not required.
6. NO
7. Disassemble the lower unit.
8. Select the pinion shims (T3).
9. Assemble the lower unit.
10. Measure the backlash.
11. Adjust the forward gear shim thickness
(T1) and reverse gear shim thickness
(T2).
12. Install the water pump assembly.
TIP:
• Make sure to drain the gear oil before measuring the backlash.
• If the backlash is within specification, shimming is not required.
• When assembling the original inner parts and a new lower case, shimming is required.
• When replacing the pinion, forward gear, reverse gear, bearings, drive shaft, or propeller shaft
housing, shimming is required.
1. Remove the water pump
assembly.
2. Measure the backlash before
disassembly.
3. Within specification? 5. Shimming is not required.
3. Within specification?
12. Install the water pump
assembly.
11. Adjust the forward gear shim
thickness (T1) and reverse gear
shim thickness (T2).
4. YES
6. NO
6. NO
4. YES
7. Disassemble the lower unit.
8. Select the pinion shims (T3).
9. Assemble the lower unit.
10. Measure the backlash.

Yamaha F150A Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	F150A
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English