6-88
E
LOWR
BACKLASH (COUNTER ROTATION MODELS)
Measuring steps
(1) Set the shift rod into the neutral posi-
tion.
Shift rod wrench
YB-06052 / 90890-06052
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(2) Load the reverse gear by installing the
propeller without the spacer
1
and
then tighten the propeller nut.
T
R
.
.
Propeller nut
5 Nm (0.5 m • kgf, 3.6 ft • lb)
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(3) Install the backlash indicator onto the
drive shaft (on the 22.4 mm (0.88 in)
diameter portion of the drive shaft).
(4) Install the dial gauge onto the lower
unit and have the dial gauge plunger
contact the mark on the backlash indi-
cator.
(5) Set the lower unit upside down.
Backlash indicator ....................
1
YB-06265 / 90890-06706
Magnetic-base plate.................
2
YB-07003 / 90890-07003
Dial gauge set ...........................
3
YU-03097 / 90890-01252
Magnetic base...........................
4
YU-34481 / 90890-06705
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(6) Turn the shift rod into the reverse posi-
tion with the shift rod wrench.
(7) Turn the drive shaft clockwise until the
clutch dog is fully engaged.
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