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Repair instructions
31. Do not attempt to mount the special tool 3856761
on any raised portion or raised lettering on the shift
housing. The tool shall be mounted closed to the
housing.
Install the special tool under the two starboard side
retaining screws, as shown.
NOTE! Alternatively the special tool can be mounted
on the port side, but after the gear shift rod is
dismounted.
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With the special tool installed, add one shim to the
shimming screw (1) and install finger tight while rotat-
ing the propeller shaft by hand. If propeller shaft
binds, repeat this step, adding one shim at a time, un-
til no resistance is felt through 360° of rotation.
NOTE! Do not attempt to rotate the propeller shaft
with any leverage devices (e.g., propellers or pliers).
This will damage the sliding sleeve and/or the shift
shoe.
After the proper amount of shims have been estab-
lished add one more shim to the shimming screw.
Coat the shimming screw threads with Volvo Penta
sealing compound, part no. 1161099-5, and install.
Tighten the shimming screw to 14–16 Nm (10–12
lb.ft.).
32. Remove the special tool and install the shift link-
age.
