2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 147Get this manual
Left Hand Rotation 5Add the three readings together and divide the sum by three to get the average pinion gear heightMake note of this average measurementIP;O;oO Gear Height 0.64 mm 0.025 in
6If the average pinion gear height is not correct, add or subtract shims beneath the lower driveshaft tapered bearing race7Reinstall removed components and re-torque retainer to specificationsDescription Retainer Nm 135.5 lbinlbft100
8Rotate the driveshaft at least full turns in clockwise directionRecheck the pinion
gear heightIf pinion height is not within specification, adjust shim thickness and recheckRepeat this process until the average pinion height is within specification
Bearing Carrier Installation