Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP, Service Manual, Page: 316 / 426

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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
Apply
Triple-Guard
grease to the threa ded end of
the shift rod a nd insert it through the cover. Turn
the shift rod while pushing it through the cover to
avoid damaging the O-ring.
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to both sides of
a new shift rod cover gasket. Place the gasket on
the gearcase. Th read the shift rod in to the shifter
detent about four turns.
Move shift rod from side to side while pushing on
the propeller shaft to ensure proper alignment of
the bearing housing locator pin into the pin hole in
the gearcase.
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).
Place the cover seal on the shift rod cover.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to
DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING
on p. 312
before proceeding.
Install new seals in drivesha ft bearin g housing.
Refer to
Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service
on
p. 309.
Place the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer,
and correct shim(s) on the driveshaft as shown.
Lightly apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to th e
gearcase are a th at cont acts mounting fla nge of
COA3544
1. Cover gasket
COA3545
1
1. Cover seal
002514
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
COA3168
1
1
3
2