Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP, Service Manual

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GEARCASE SERVICE, 75 – 90 HP MODELS
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICE
“O” Type Gearcases
IMPORTANT:
Spacers are dif ferent sizes a nd
cannot be interchanged.
Apply
Needle Bearing
grease to the needle bear-
ings an d insert them into the be aring case (“O”
Type gearcases).
Place the bearing on the installer tool with the
let-
tered side of the bearing facing the top
of the
gearcase. Use
Needle Bearing
grease to hold the
bearing on the tool.
IMPORTANT:
The pinion bearing is tapered so
that, when inst alled co rrectly, its sh ape comp en-
sates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full
bearing con tact. Wh enever a g earcase is d isas-
sembled, the pinion bearing should be checked to
ensure that it has been installed with the lettering
facing up.
Insert the tool with the be aring into the gearcase.
Drive the bearing into the gearcase until the
washer on the tool contacts the spacer.
Remove the tool.
Place a new O-ring on the pinion bearing retaining
screw. Appl y G
asket Sealing Compound
to O-
ring. Apply
Nut Lock
to screw thre ads. Install the
screw and tighten to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7
to 9.5 N·m).
Shift Housing Disassembly
IMPORTANT:
The shift housing and bearing are
serviced as an assembly . If e ither are wo rn or
damaged, replace the complete assembly.
Insert a suit able tool under one end of the clutch
dog spring a nd remove it from it s g roove by
unwrapping it from aro und the clut ch dog.
Dis-
card the spring
.
1. 1/4-20 X 1/2 in. Hex head screw
2. 1 in. O.D. Flat washer
3. Spacer, P/N 326584
4. Plate and Bearing P/N 391260
5. Rod P/N 326582
6. Installer/Remover, P/N 350958
7. 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 in. Hex head screw
824182
1
2
3*
4
5
6
7
1. O-ring
DRC7416
A
WARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid injury.
1. Clutch dog spring
COA3560
1
1