Honda BF35A-BF45A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 152Get this manual
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT FORWARD GEAR
After selecting the shim(s), remove the water pump and water screen (see page 11-10 and 16) and install the following parts on the gear case securely- Vertical shaftlbevel gear (page 11-12)Propeller shaftlpropeller shaft holder (page 11-5) Propellerfpropeller shaft holder assembly (page 11-21
PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER HOLDER 07LPB -ZV30300
1) Hold the propeller shaft securely with the special tool as shownTOOL: 07LPB-ZV30300 Propeller shaft holderSet the special tool on the vertical shaft as shown and attach the tip of the dial gauge the special tootTOOL: Backlash inspection attachment 07LPJ ZV30300
BACKLASH INSPECTION ATTACHMENT 07LPJ -2V30300
3) Turn the vertical shaft right and left while pressing it down with approximately kg1.0 Ib) of force and measure the backlashStandard