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GENERAL INFORMATION
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6. Install the output gear assembly. Be sure to properly mesh
the snorkel shaft bevel gear with the output bevel gear.
Install the 4 torx screws (2) to secure the output gear
assembly into place. Torque screws to 8-12 ft.lbs. (11-17
Nm).
NOTICE! : It is important to set zero lash between the
output gear and the snorkel shaft gear. If there is binding or
excess lash, tighten or loosen the snorkel shaft until there
is zero lash.
Transmission Front Output Shaft Backlash
Procedure and Reassembly
1. The following steps must be performed to obtain proper
front output gear backlash adjustment:
• Upon completion of Step 6, make sure the snorkel gear
and output bevel gear are lightly seated or meshing so
there is ‘zero’ lash. Do not overtighten. Gears should
rotate freely without binding.
• Before turning the snorkel tube, look down into the
gearcase at the snorkel lock screw hole opening (Photo
2) to reference your starting point. Next, slowly rotate
the snorkel tube counterclockwise (Photo 3), counting
the number of notches passing through the thread hole
as you rotate the tube. Rotate the snorkel tube to the
7th notch from ‘seated’ position (Photo 1 & 2) using
a 2 3/8” wrench.
• Check the output shaft gear backlash again by feel. If
the output shaft lash appears to be too tight, rotate the
snorkel shaft counterclockwise to the next notch (or
8th) notch.
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Notches
1
Count 7 notches of snorkel tube through
lock screw hole.
2
Rotate snorkel counterclockwise 7 notches
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