1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 161Get this manual
3 Driveshaft Shimming
1Assemble driveshaft and pinionTorque pinion nut to 50 ftIbs(70 Nm)2Place the driveshaft assembly in the shimming fixture
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Include:
Collar PIN 328362 CD Driveshaft bearing housing
Q) 0.60 mm shim from Shim Kit, PI 5030975 Driveshaft bearing
3While rotating driveshaft, tighten fixture preload screw until pin groove is flush with threadsTighten pin locking ring
[] 4Use Gauge Bar, PIN 432687, to measure driveshaft assem bly Check flatness of bearing housing mounting surfaceVariance0.004 in(0.10 mm) Check pinion runoutVariance0.002 in (0.050 mm)[] 5Measure clearance between gage bar and pinion face Your measurement (mm), plus 0.60 mm equals your shim selection48911