854168 Mercruiser COVER

Do not bend or add stress to the shaft when the nut is loosened or tightened.
d. Loosen the nut on the shaft.e. Tighten the nut to ... 3.5 N m (30 lb in)f. Tighten the nut more ... 90 degrees(2) Torque for the bolts that hold the backplate ... 10 1 N m (90 9 lb in)(3) Torque for the clamp bolts ... 14 1 N m (10 1 lb ft) Lightly hit all around clamp with a hammer and again tighten to ... 14 1 N m (10 1 lb ft)(4) Bore in the bearings ... 15.921 to 15.931 mm (.6268 to .6272 in) Diameter for the surfaces (journals) on the shaft for the bearings ... 15.875 to 15.885 mm (.6250 to .6254 in)(5) Bore in the housing ... 24.961 to 24.973 mm (.9827 to .9832 in) Outside diameter of the bearings ... 24.846 to 24.859 mm (.9782 to .9787 in)(6) Clearance between the ends of the oil seal ring ... 0.20 to 0.38 mm (.008 to .015 in)(7) End play for the shaft