1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 332Get this manual
0.125 in(3,2 mm)
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Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN 393185
0.062 in(1,6 mm)
The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by using one or more shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and the thrust washerWhen installing new thrust bearing or washer, bearing housing, pinion, or driveshaft, it is necessary to properly shim the assembly to restore factory clearanceGauge bars are precision made and should be handled carefullyThe length of each bar is stamped near the part numberThis dimension is 0.020 in(0,508 mm) (V6) or 0.030 in(0,762 mm) (V8) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft
INote Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly[!Q]
1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust wash erthrust bearingand pinion onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PI 318674, whenever installing or removing the bearing housingLightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricantTighten the pinion nut as follows: