8-16Drive shaft and lower case (regular rotation model)012345678910ARemoving the drive shaft1. Remove the pinion nut.2. Remove the drive shaft housing, shim(s)(T3), thrust bearing, drive shaft, andpinion.3. Pull out the forward gear assembly.Disassembling the drive shafthousing1. Remove the oil seals a.2. Remove the needle bearing b.Disassembling the forward gear1. Remove the taper roller bearing a.2. Remove the needle bearings from theforward gear.Disassembling the lower case• Use heat-resistant gloves, otherwiseburns could result.• Remove any flammable substances,such as gasoline and oil, around theworking area to avoid the risk of fire.• Heat the lower case in a well-ventilatedarea.1. Remove the water inlet covers.Drive shaft holder 6 a: 90890-06520Pinion nut holder b: 90890-06715abbabc dcdNeedle bearing attachment c:90890-06610Driver rod L3 d: 90890-06652Bearing separator b: 90890-06534Needle bearing attachment c:90890-06608c bab c