1992-2000 Mercury Mariner 105-225HP outboards Factory Service Manual, Page 601Get this manual
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8 Lightly turn driveshaft back-and-forth (no movement should occur at propeller shaft)9 Dial Indicator registers amount of backlash, which should be 0.030 to 0.050 (0.76mm to 1.27mm) Forward Gear