Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Page 6B-44 90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
6. Inspect the propeller shaft for a bent condition.
a. V-Blocks and Dial Indicator
(1.) Position the propeller shaft bearing surfaces on V-blocks.
(2.) Adjust the height of V-blocks to level the propeller shaft.
(3.) Position the dial indicator tip just forward of the propeller shaft splines.
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a - Check Movement with Dial Indicator (91-58222A1) Here
7. Rotate the propeller shaft and observe the dial indicator movement. If the indicator
in the dial moves more than 0.009 in. (0.23mm), replace the propeller shaft.
Reverse Gear Assembly
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Clean the reverse gear assembly with a suitable solvent and dry thoroughly with com-
pressed air. Be careful not to spin the bearings.
2. Inspect the gear for pitting, chipped or broken teeth, hairline fractures, and excessive
or uneven wear. Replace the reverse gear if any defects are found.
3. Inspect the clutch jaws of the gear for damage. The surfaces must not be chipped or
rounded off. Replace the reverse gear if any of these conditions exist.
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a - Reverse Gear Teeth
b - Clutch Jaws