1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 333Get this manual
0.125 in (3,2 mm)
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(O,762 mm) (V8) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft[[1
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Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly
1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerthrust bearingand pinion onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PIN 318674, whenever installing or removing the bearing housingLightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricantTighten the pinion nut as follows: