BRP E250DHLSCS, Service Manual

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GEARCASE
GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Apply
Gel-Seal II
to gearcase mating surface pads
on exhaust housing. Slide the gearcase into
place, making sure that:
•
Driveshaft engages the crankshaft.
•
Water tube enters the water pump.
•
Lower inner exhaust housing installs correctly.
•
Shift rod does not turn and is positioned prop-
erly in shift shaft connection area.
Use Gearcase Alignment Kit, P/N 5007231, to
accurately align gearcase housing to exhaust
housing. Position alignment bolts (2) as indicated.
IMPORTANT:
Remove and replace alignment
screws with appropriate 3/8 in. mounting screws
after all other gearcase mounting screws are
installed and tightened.
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to threads of the
gearcase retaining screws. Tighten the screws to
a torque of:
•
3/8 in.
screws – 26 to 28 ft. lbs. (35 to 38 N·m)
•
7/16 in.
screws – 45 to 50 ft. lbs. (61 to 68 N·m)
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to threads of the
trim tab screw. Install gasket on “M”-type gear-
cases. Install and align the trim tab (cover on “L”-
type) with the index marks noted prior to disas-
sembly. Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of
Alignment Bolt(s)
005401
1. Position of alignment bolts (2)
005402
1
1
1. Alignment screw
2. 3/8 in. screw
005403
1. 7/16 in. screw
2. 3/8 in screw
006869
1
2
2
1