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4BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT OFORWARDBEVEL GEAR BACKLASH
Backlash adjustment must be made after adjustment of each gear shim (P12-4 through 11)Install the parts except the water pump in the gear case (P12-5,9, 22 and 23 of the base shop manual)LD and XD types only 1) Hold the propeller shaft securely with the special tool as shown, and tighten the puller bolt (special tool) the specified torqueTORQUE: N-m (0.5 kgfm, 3.6 lbf-ft) Turn the vertical shaft to 10 turns clockwiseTOOLS: Puller jaws Puller bolt
2) Attach the special tool to the vertical shaft as shown, and adjust the dial gauge so its needle is at line "2" of the special tool
PULLER JAWS 07SPC-ZWOOIO Z
[VERTICAL INDICATOR ATTACHMENT 07WPK-ZW50100&
BACKLASH INDICATOR TOOL