Chrysler 70, 75 and 85 HP Outboard Motors Service Manual OB 3438, Page 174Get this manual

Chrysler 70, 75 and 85 HP Outboard Motors Service Manual OB 3438, Page 174

FORWARD
With the shift lever in reversethe shift clutch engages reverse gear, turning the propeller counterclockwise Figure 12
Disassembly
1Drain gear housing as follows :

ADrain gear housing grease by removing drain plug located on lower starboard side of gear housing and "fill" and "vent" screws on upper portion of gear housingBProbe drained gear lube with magnetSteel shavings mean possible abnormal wear in gears or shifting mechanismSHIFT CLUTCH

FORWARD GEAR (ENGAGED)

2Remove gear housing from motor leg as outlined in this section under water pump 3Remove water pump as outlined in this section 4Remove driveshaft spline seal and retainer from end of driveshaft5Remove gear housing cover from gear housing as follows :