1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 124Get this manual
cPlace bearing on tool #321518 lettered side upUse needle bearing grease to hold bearing on tooldInsert tool and bearing in gearcaseLocate bearing in gear case and drive bearing in until tool is seated on face of gearcaseSee Figure 6-79eRemove toolApply OMC Screw Lock to setscrew threads and install screwSee insert, Figure 6-79 bRemove thrust washer and bearingPlace shims removed during disassembly on driveshaft shoulderUsing shim gauge, (Special Tool #321520), measure clearance between bottom of gauge and pinion gearSee Figure 6-81If shimming is correct, bottom end of gauge should just touch top of pinion gear with clearance of .000Add or remove shims as necessary to make this clearanceSee Figure 6-81Carefully set aside the correct shims selected
Figure 6-79Installing Pinion Bearing PINION BEARING SHIMMING aThe driveshaft pinion gear is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by the use of shim or shims between the driveshaft thrust bearing, thrust washer and driveshaft bearing housingTo select the proper shimming, assemble pinion gear to driveshaft and torque nut to 60-65 foot-poundsSee Figure 6-801Measure .000 inch clearance here 2Hold gauge squarely and firmly against shims