1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 230Get this manual
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11If removed, install new forward gear bearing Apply CIVIC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to 25 new rollers Install the rollers in the bearing
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bearing, lettered side facing tool
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13Install the thrust bearing on the forward gear14Place the bearing housing on the forward gear
15Install 0.030 in of shims and the thrust bearing in the flange, and install on the forward gear
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16Install set screws and torque to 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)Use no thread sealant17Anchor dial indicator gauge to flat, level surface
18Position the gear assembly so the indicator needle makes contact with the flange on the housingThe indicator needle must be parallel with the side ofthe gear housing and perpendicular to the table surfaceZero the dial indicator19Grip the bearing housing 1800 apart and pull up to get reading on the indicatorTo determine thickness of shims; use the following example: 0.030 inof shims in the assembly0.020 inyour reading on the dial indicator