Chrysler 75 and 85 HP Outboards Service Manual OB 3646, Page 181Get this manual
There are three (3) different thickness shims availableThey are : Thickness .003 .005
Apply small amount of grease to spacer before placing it in counterbore of bearing cageThis will keep the spacer from falling out during assembly 2Reassemble reverse gear, radial bearingprop shaft bearing cage and spacerFigure 32
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A combination of any of these shims can be used in order to obtain the proper thickness required 6Install shims as follows :
AAfter determining correct number of shims
requiredremove shimming plug and alum inum cradle from gear housing BRemove pinion nut from driveshaftC Remove driveshaft assembly from gear housing and remove .050 master shim DInstall required shims EReinstall driveshaft assembly and pinion gearInstall new pinion nut with sealant (Special Tool NoT 2963-1 land torque to 85 ftIbs(11 .72 kgm) FInstall sh imming plug and aluminum cradle GRecheck distance between large .0 of shimming plug and face of pinion gear with feeler gauge while applying downward force on driveshaftDistance must range between .004 minimum to .006 maximum After completing above procedures, remove shimming plug and cradleREVERSE GEAR BEARING CAG E