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GEARCASE SERVICE, 75 – 90 HP MODELS
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICE
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Push the pin o ut of the clutch dog . Remove all
parts.
Remove the gear, thrust bearing, and thru st
washer from the shift housing.
Remove th e shif t lever pin from the ho using.
Remove shif t shaf t, crad le an d shif t leve r. Move
shifter detent as needed to help ease re moval of
parts.
Wrap the housing with a shop cloth to cat ch ball
and spring. Rotate the sh ifter detent 90° in either
direction, then pull the detent out of the housing.
Remove the detent ball and spring.
Remove needle bearings from bearing housing for
cleaning and inspection (“O” Type).
1. Pin
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1. Gear
2. Thrust bearing
3. Thrust washer
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1. Shift lever pin
2. Shift shaft
3. Cradle
4. Shift lever
5. Shifter detent
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WARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid personal
injury. The detent ball and spring and
come out with great force.
1. Shifter detent
2. Ball and spring
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