Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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GEARCASE
ASSEMBLY
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Installation
Refer to DRIVESHAFT SHIMMING on p. 279
before proceeding.
Position the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust
washer, and shim(s) (selected earlier) on the
driveshaft, exactly in order shown.
Using Driveshaft Seal Protector, P/N 318674,
slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the
driveshaft.
Move shift rod to position clutch dog as far forward
as possible. Be sure excess grease is removed
from the pinion bearing.
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 and install on the driveshaft
using Pinion Nut Starting Tool, P/N 342216. Turn
the driveshaft by hand to engage the nut. Hand
tighten pinion nut and remove the pinion nut start-
ing tool. Proceed to next step and then torque pro-
cedure.
Install washers on the driveshaft bearing housing
screws. Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to the
threads of the screws. Install screws and torque to
120 to 144 in. lbs. (13.6 to 16.3 N·m).
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Holder, P/N 334455, and Wrench
1. Thrust bearing
2. Thrust washer
3. Shim(s)
COA3168
1. Seal protector
COA3130
1
3
2
1
42230
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
COA3153
1 1