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6
Lower unit (regular rotation model)
6-8
Removing the water pump and shift
rod
1. Remove the water pump
1
and the shift
rod
2
.
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NOTE:
• Remove the Woodruff key from the drive
shaft, and then the outer plate cartridge.
• Make sure that the dowels were removed
from the lower case.
Checking the water pump and shift rod
1. Check the water pump housing
1
for de-
formation. Also check the insert cartridge
2
for wear or deformation.
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2. When the insert cartridge is removed, al-
ways replace the O-ring
3
with a new one,
and insert the projection on the insert car-
tridge into the water pump housing hole at
the time of reassembly.
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NOTE:
When mounting the insert cartridge, apply
small amount of Yamabond 4 to it, and insert
the projection on the insert cartridge into the
water pump housing hole.
3. Check the impeller for cracks or wear. Re-
place if necessary.
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