Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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GEARCASE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
12
Installation
IMPORTANT:
Before installation of gearcase on
motor, shift rod adjustment MUST be checked.
Refer to
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 265.
Coat the driveshaft splines with
Moly Lube
. DO
NOT coat top surface of the driveshaft because
lubricant may prevent seating of the driveshaft in
the crankshaft.
Apply
Adhesive 847
to the lower exhaust housing
seals’ inner surfaces. Position two new seals on
the housing. Apply
Triple-Guard
grease to the
seals’ outer surfaces and position the housing on
the gearcase.
Apply
Gel-Seal II
to gearcase mating surface pads
on exhaust housing. Slide the gearcase into
place, making sure:
•
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.
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to threads of the
gearcase retaining screws. Torque the screws:
•
3/8 in. screws – 26 to 28 ft. lbs. (35 to 38 N·m)
•
7/16 in. screws – 40 to 50 ft. lbs. (54 to 68 N·m)
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to threads of the
trim tab screw. Install and align the trim tab with
the index marks noted prior to disassembly.
Torque the trim tab screw to 35 to 40 ft. lbs. (47 to
WARNING
During service, the outboard may drop
unexpectedly. Avoid personal injury;
always support the outboard’s weight with
a suitable hoist or the tilt support bracket
during service.
30385
TYPICAL
1. Lower exhaust seals
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1
1. 3/8 in. screws
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1. 7/16 in. screw
2. 3/8 in screw
COA3139
1
1
2