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    Gear backlash?

    Early 2000 175 EFI. What is the procedure for measuring the backlash on the lower unit? Also the measurement? Thanks.

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    Must measure pinion height, then Forward Backlash (utilizing the appropriate preload tool and backlash flag).


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