1975 Evinrude 40 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5093, Page 67Get this manual
hRemove oil retainer (two seals back to back) from top of gearcase using seal remover (Special Tool386661)Remove driveshaft bearing, using bea ring remover (Special Tool #320018)iDrive propeller shaft oil seal out of housingand remove "0" ring TORQUING FIXTURE
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
aClean all parts with cleaning solvent such as Solvasol and dry with compressed airbDiscard all oil seals, "0" rings, and gasketsDiscard driveshaft bearing, as the thin steel case housing the needles will be damaged in removalFigure 6-14Propeller Slip Clutch Fixture gCheck water intake screen and passages by removing by-pass coverhInspect clutch dog, drive gears, pinion gear, and thrust washers for wearReplace if worn If shifter dog and drive gear engagement surfaces are chipped or excessively rounded off, this may indi cate imprope shifting by operator of motoror incorre ct adjustment of remote controlsiWash bearings in clean solvent such as Sol vasal and dry with compressed airReplaceif worn or pitted22 135
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