TOHATSU BFT 250A, Service Manual

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GEAR CASE (COUNTER ROTATION)
PROPELLER SHAFT HOLDER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Drain the gear case oil (page 3-7).
Remove the following:
– Propeller (page 17-5)
– Gear case (page 17-7)
– Extension separator (XXCA types: page 17-7)
– Shift rod (page 17-13)
Remove the two bolts (12 x 45 mm) [1], two washers
(12 mm) [2].
Insert a screwdriver or equivalent tool into the recess [3]
in the propeller shaft holder [4] and remove the
propeller shaft holder from the gear case.
Replace the O-ring [5] with a new one and coat the O-
ring with marine grease.
At installation, check that the shift slider [6] of the
propeller shaft holder is set on the reverse bevel gear
side [7].
Apply marine grease to the propeller shaft holder
seating surface.
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Perform the gear case pressure check (page 17-42).
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