Yamaha F150B Service Manual

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8-34Shimming (regular rotation model)012345678910A4. Check the gap between the pinion andthe special service tool. NOTICE: Whentightening the pinion nut, check thatthe drive shaft rotates smoothly. Also,make sure that there is a gap betweenthe pinion and the special servicetool. If there is no gap and the driveshaft does not rotate, the specialservice tool could be damaged.TIP:If there is no gap, the thrust bearing outerrace g may not have been installed. If thegap is 1 mm (0.04 in) or more, the shim(s)(T3) h may not have been removed.5. Install the special service tool i to thedrive shaft, and then hold the tool.6. Tighten the pinion nut to the specifiedtorque.7. Hold the special service tool a so thatthe pinion is facing up.8. Turn the drive shaft 10 times or more toseat the thrust bearing.9. Push down on the pinion so that it doesnot lift up, and then measure the gapbetween the pinion and the specialservice tool. When measuring the gap,insert the end of the thickness gaugestraight into the gap at the measurementpoint. Do not insert the thickness gaugeat an angle.ghDrive shaft holder 6 i: 90890-06520Pinion nut: 94 N·m (9.4 kgf·m, 69.3 ft·lb)ia