1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 234Get this manual
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Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN 393185
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) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft
Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly
[[] 1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerthrust bearingand pinion onto the driveshaftUse