2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Manual, Page 189Get this manual

2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Manual, Page 189

LOWER UNIT FORWARD GEARPINION GEAR Example (8)
Incorrect: Bottom side toe contact Increase forward gear shim thickness Slightly decrease pinion gear shim thicknessTOE Bottom side toe contact

I Do not set tooth contact in this position (bottom side toe contact)Chipping of pinion gear may result5After adjusting tooth contact pattern, install propeller shaft, housing assy, reverse gear and related shim washer6Recheck amount of backlash by slightly rotating drive-

shaft by handBacklash should not be less than when checked before step (1)If backlash is less, reduce reverse gear back-up shim thickness
Checking propeller shaft thrust play
After adjusting all gear positions, measure the propeller shaft play and if not within the following values, make shim adjustment

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