1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 60 degrees LV Service Manual, P/N 508286, Page 203Get this manual
5Rotate the driveshaft several revolutions to seat bearingsr:j2l 6Lay the tool base on its sidePosition the correct shim gauge against guide pins of the tool base7Check the squareness ofthe bearing housing mounting surface by holding the gauge bar against the pinion while rotating just the bearing housing and measuring the clearance between the gauge bar and the bearing housing with feeler gaugesMeasure between each pair of screw holesReplace the bearing housing and repeat check if variance exceeds 0.004 in(0,010 mm) L!!J holding the gauge bar against the bearing housing (between
r:;] 8Check the squareness of the pinion to the driveshaft by
the screw holes) while rotating just the driveshaft and pinion assembly and measuring the clearance between the gauge bar and the pinionReplace the pinion or the driveshaft, as necessary, and repeat the check if variance exceeds 0.002 in(0,050 mm)