LOWR Lower unit6-39 69J1D112. Check the dog clutch, shift rod joint, andshift slider for cracks or wear. Replace ifnecessary.Assembling the propeller shafthousing1. Install the needle bearing into the propel-ler shaft housing to the specified depth.NOTE:Install the needle bearing with the manufac-ture identification mark a facing toward theoil seal (propeller side).2. Apply grease to the new oil seals, andthen install them into the propeller shafthousing to the specified depth.NOTE:Install an oil seal halfway into the propellershaft housing, then the other oil seal.3. Install the original shim(s) 5 and thrustbearing 6 with the propeller shaft intothe propeller shaft housing.CAUTION:Add or remove shim(s), if necessary,when replacing the propeller shaft, thrustbearing or propeller shaft housing.4. Install the new taper roller bearing 7 andbearing outer race 8 into the propellershaft housing using a press.Driver handle 1: YB-06071Drive shaft needle bearing removerand installer 2:YB-06196Depth b:25.05–25.55 mm (0.986–1.006 in)ÈOil seal installer 3: YB-06195Driver handle 4: YB-06071Depth c:4.75–5.25 mm (0.187–0.207 in)ÈS69J6425