67C3K11 6-26123456789Example:If “T2” is 1.20 mm, then the reverse gearshim thickness is 1.18 mm.If “T2” is 1.24 mm, then the reverse gearshim thickness is 1.22 mm.BacklashMeasuring the forward and reversegear backlashNOTE:Remove the water pump assembly beforemeasuring the backlash.1. Install the lower unit onto a repair stand.2. Set the shift rod to the N position at thelower unit.3. Turn the lower unit so that the propellershaft is facing down.4. Install the special service tools onto thepropeller shaft.5. Tighten the center bolt 1 to the specifiedtorque while turning the drive shaft.6. Turn the lower unit upright.7. Install the backlash indicator 4 onto thedrive shaft where the shaft diameter is16.0 mm (0.63 in), and then set up thedial gauge as shown.NOTE:Position the dial gauge so that the plunger tipa is aligned with the mark b on the back-lash indicator.S67C6052FNRFNRS67C6081213Center bolt 1: 90890-06504Stopper guide plate 2: 90890-06501Bearing housing puller claw S 3:90890-06564T R..Center bolt 1:5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 ft·lb)Backlash indicator 4: 90890-06706Magnet base plate 5: 90890-07003Dial gauge set 6: 90890-01252Magnet base B 7: 90890-06844S67C60834657abShimming / Backlash