BRP E250DHLSCS, Service Manual

Page: 297 / 396

295
GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
13
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to the threads of
the shift rod cover screws. Tighten the screws to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Refer to
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
on p. 277.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to
DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING
on p. 292.
Install new seals in driveshaft bearing housing.
Refer to
Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service
on
p. 288.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
Using Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the
driveshaft and into position in the gearcase.
Adjust shift rod to move clutch dog as far forward
as possible. Be sure excess grease is removed
from the pinion bearing.
Washer must be snapped into recess of pinion
gear.
IMPORTANT:
The inside taper of the pinion
gear and the driveshaft taper MUST be com-
pletely free of grease. Clean the tapers with
Cleaning Solvent
. Use a shop towel free of grease
and lint.
Lightly coat the threads of a
new
pinion nut with
outboard lubricant. Use Pinion Nut Starting Tool,
P/N 342216, to install nut on the driveshaft. Turn
006919
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
006920
1
2
3
1. Seal protector
006921
1. Washer
006922
1
1