Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 307Get this manual
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pinion gear depth, reverse gear backlash and Qear tooth contact DatternIf not within specification, refer to the shimming se5ion18Coat gearcase and driveshaft bearing housing mating surfaces with silicone sealant and install the housingTighten fasteners securely19Lubricate the propeller shaft bearing housing O-ring and the shift mechanism pushrod with waterproof marine grease20Reassemble the propeller shaft and clutch dog shifter assemblyThe end of the shifter with the letter "F is meant to face the forward gear21, First insert the clutch push pin and return spring into the propeller shaft22Next bring the push pin to the slot, making the hole of the push pin visible in the slot23Then slide the dog shifter over to the slot, aligning its pin hole to the hole24Drive the spring pin into the dog shifter and push pin,