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6. Install the 4 torx screws (A) that secure the output 9. Slowly rotate the snorkel tube counterclockwise
gear assembly. Torque the screws to specification. while counting the number of notches passing
through the hole opening as you rotate the tube.
Rotate the snorkel tube to the 7th notch from the
‘seated’ position obtained in step 7.

TORQUE
Output Gear Retaining Screws:
8-12 ft-lbs (11-16 Nm) 10. 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.
7. Tighten the snorkel tube until it is lightly seated using 6
the snorkel tool. Turn the output shaft to prevent 11. Once the backlash is set, apply Loctite 242® to the
binding while tightening the snorkel tube. Make sure threads and install the locking screw to secure the
the snorkel shaft gear and output bevel gear have snorkel tube.
‘zero’ lash.
Snorkel Tool: PA-50231

NOTE
It is important to have 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.
Do not overtighten the snorkel tube. Gears should
rotate freely without binding.

8. Look down into the gearcase at the snorkel locking
screw hole opening to reference your starting point.

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