1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 122Get this manual
1811!1;n NOTE A bent exhaust housing will cause upper driveshaft splines to wear excessively, and will also damage crankshaft splinesgInspect water tube for obstructions or kinks which may restrict water flowhInspect water pump impeller and replace if vanes are damaged or wornInspect pump housing for scoring and replace if damagedInspect impeller housing plates and liner and replace if scored or pittediCheck water intake screen and clean if plugged
jCheck oil pump screen and clean if plugged
Figure 6-75Installing "0" Ring in Shift Rod Cover
kInspect forward and reverse gears, pinion gear, and thrust washers and bearings for wearReplace if worn1Wash needle bearings in solventOil bearings immediately with clean light spindle oil to prevent rustingInspect bearingsmCheck pump pressure relief valve for grooves; replace ball and seat if wornnInspect shift components for wearclutch dog engagement surfaces, push rod key, plunger keyway and shift rod thrust bearingShift rod, thrust bearing, and plunger are serviced as an assembly onlyoInspect shift assist components All parts must be perfectly free of galling and burrspInspect "0" ring and bushing in shift rod cover for wearReplace "0" ring if wornSee Figures 6-74 and 6-75If bushing is worn, replace cover and bushing assembly