Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6A-51
Drive Shaft and Pinion Gear
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the original shims were not retained or if pinion gear, drive shaft, drive shaft up-
per tapered roller bearing and cup, or gear housing were replaced, start off by installing
a 0.038 in. (0.96 mm) shim(s), for the upper tapered roller bearing.
NOTE: If the original shims were retained (or measurement known) and none of the
above listed parts were replaced, reinstall the same shims or same amount of shims.
1. Place the upper tapered bearing shim(s) into the drive shaft housing bore.
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a - Shim(s)
NOTE: For ease of installation, glue the washer to the pinion gear, using 3M Adhesive,
Bellows Adhesive, or equivalent.
NOTE: If the backlash may have to be changed, it is recommended that Loctite 271 NOT
be applied to the pinion nut UNTIL the backlash setting is finalized. DO NOT reuse the
old pinion nut. Install a NEW pinion nut after backlash is finalized.
NOTE: Do not install the lower tapered bearing cup or shim(s) at this time.