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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
To prevent corrosion damage after reassembly, apply Quicksilver 2-4-C wTeflon Marine Lubricant to external surfaces of bearing carrier and cover nut threads prior to installation
Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection Standard Rotation
Removal
WARNING
Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs and remove spark plugs from engine before removing gear housing from driveshaft housing1Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs and remove spark plugs from engine
CAUTION
Gear housing MUST BE in NEUTRAL position and shift shaft MUST BE removed from gear housing BEFORE propeller shaft can be removed from gear housing2Shift engine into neutral position3Tilt engine to full up position and engage tilt lock lever4Bend tabs of propeller tab washer away from thrust hub (rear), then remove propeller locknut, tab washer, thrust hub (rear), propeller and thrust hub (forward) from propeller shaft