LOWER UNIT 9-27
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CHECKING PROPELLER SHAFT THRUST PLAY
After adjusting all gear positions, measure the propeller shaft
thrust play. If the measurement is not within the following speci-
fication, a shim adjustment is required.
Propeller shaft thrust play: 0.2 – 0.4 mm (0.01 – 0.02 in)
NOTE:
Maintain the forward gear thrust washer at the standard thick-
ness (3.0 mm) and adjust only reverse gear thrust washer with
the shim.
Measurement step:
1. Affix the gear adjusting gauge to the propeller shaft.
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09951-09511: Gear adjusting gauge
2. Slowly push the propeller shaft inward.
3. Hold the shaft in and set the dial gauge pointer to zero.
4. Slowly pull the propeller shaft outward and read the maxi-
mum thrust play.
If the measurement is more than the specification, increase the
reverse gear thrust washer thickness.
If the measurement is less than the specification, reduce the
reverse gear thrust washer thickness.