LOWER UNIT 9-24
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Checking and adjusting tooth contact pattern
(Pinion and Forward gear )
Check tooth contact pattern by using the following procedure :
1. To assess tooth contact, apply a light coat of Prussian Blue
on the convex surface of forward gear.
2. Install propeller shaft and housing assembly (minus reverse
gear and internal components).
3. Push propeller shaft inward and hold in position.
4. Using driveshaft holder tool, rotate the driveshaft 5 - 6 times.
09921-29510 : Driveshaft holder
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Adjusting gear backlash
1. Screw gear adjusting gauge into the oil drain hole.
09951-09510 : Gear adjusting gauge
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When adjusting gauge, align the gauge rod end to con-
tact the gear tooth at the convex side (heel end).
Make sure the rod does not contact the adjacent tooth.
Rod end alignment is as illustrated in the figure.
2. Hold the driveshaft by hand, then gently rock forward gear
back and forth by hand.
Read the backlash on the dial gauge.
Gear backlash : 0.1 – 0.2 mm (0.004 – 0.008 in.)
• If backlash is larger than specified, thickness of forward
gear back-up shim must be increased.
• If backlash is smaller, back-up shim thickness must be
decreased.
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When measuring backlash, rotate forward gear back
and forth very gently.
Do not force the gear beyond the point where the for-
ward and pinion gears make contact.
Excessive movement may also result in breakage of
the gauge rod.
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