BRP E 250 L HO AG B, Service Manual

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Gearcase
Gearcase Assembly
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Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Wrench, P/N 334455, and Wrench
Retainer, P/N 341438, to tighten the pinion nut to
a torque of 100 to 110 ft. lbs. (136 to 149 N·m).
Pad handle of holder to prevent damage to gear-
case.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
and Gear Installation
IMPORTANT:
The propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing on the SLX-Type gearcase is PRESSED into
the gearcase housing.
Oil and install thrust bearing and thrust washer on
hub of reverse gear. Slide the gear assembly onto
the propeller shaft until it engages the pinion gear.
Lightly apply Triple Guard Grease to a new bear-
ing housing o-ring. Install o-ring in the groove in
the housing. Grease both machined side surfaces
of bearing housing.
Place the bearing housing into the gearcase. Align
the vertical ribs of the propeller shaft bearing
housing with the back rib gearcase and skeg, as
shown.
Use Gearcase Press Fixture, P/N 354059, with
Press Fixture Nose, P/N 358161, and an appropri-
ate floor press (10 ton or greater) to install hous-
ing into gearcase.
Place Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Installer,
P/N 358295, and Installer Handle, P/N 345822,
onto gearcase.
1. Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875
2. Pinion Nut Wrench, P/N 334455
3. Wrench Retainer, P/N 341438
009545
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
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1. Machined side surfaces 009512
1. Vertical ribs
2. Back rib of gearcase housing
3. Skeg
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