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LOWR
BACKLASH (DUAL PROPELLER MODELS)
BACKLASH
(DUAL PROPELLER MODELS)
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NOTE:
• Do not install the water pump compo-
nents when measuring the backlash.
• Measure both the forward and reverse
gear backlashes.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are larger than specification, the
pinion may be too high.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are smaller than specification, the
pinion may be too low.
MEASURING THE FRONT GEAR
BACKLASH
1. Measure:
• Front gear backlash
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Measuring steps
(1) Set the shift rod into the neutral posi-
tion.
(2) Install the propeller shaft housing
puller so it pushes against the inner
propeller shaft.
Front gear backlash
0.19 - 0.59 mm (0.007 - 0.023 in)
Shift rod wrench
YB-06052 / 90890-06052
Propeller shaft housing puller .
1
YB-06502 / 90890-06502
Universal puller.........................
2
YB-06540 / 90890-06540
T
R
.
.
Universal puller
10 Nm (1.0 m • kgf, 7.2 ft • lb)
6645
2
1
6807
