6C13G11 6-261234567893. Install the special service tools so that itpushes against the propeller shaft.NOTE:Tighten the center bolt while turning the driveshaft until the drive shaft can no longer beturned.4. Install the backlash indicator onto thedrive shaft (18.0 mm [0.71 in] in diame-ter), then the dial gauge onto the lowerunit.NOTE:Install the dial gauge so that the plunger acontacts the mark b on the backlash indica-tor.5. Slowly turn the drive shaft clockwise andcounterclockwise and measure the back-lash when the drive shaft stops in eachdirection.6. Add or remove shim(s) if out of specifica-tion.M: Measurement7. Remove the special service tools fromthe propeller shaft.Shift rod push arm: 90890-06052Bearing housing puller claw S 1:90890-06564Stopper guide plate 2: 90890-06501Center bolt 3: 90890-06504Backlash indicator 4: 90890-06706Magnet base plate 5: 90890-07003Dial gauge set 6: 90890-01252Magnet base B 7: 90890-06844Forward gear backlash:0.35–0.81 mm (0.0138–0.0319 in)Forward gearbacklash Shim thicknessLess than0.35 mm (0.0138 in)To be decreased by(0.58 – M) × 0.56More than0.81 mm (0.0319 in)To be increased by(M – 0.58) × 0.56Available shim thicknesses:0.10, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.30, 0.40, and0.50 mmShimming (F50, F60) / Backlash (F50, F60)