Mercury 40 Service Manual page 474

NOTE: When removing propeller shaft assembly, cam follower may dislodge. Retrieve fol-
lower from gear housing.
8. Remove propeller shaft assembly.
a -
4-Stroke
Mercury/Mariner
25, 30/40, and 45/50
2-Stroke
Force 40/50
Mercury/Mariner 30/40, 40/50
9. Remove pinion nut.
a -
b -
c -
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
a
Propeller Shaft
Models
c
b
Drive Shaft Holding Tool
Pinion Nut
Pinion Gear
52864
Drive Shaft Holding Tool
91-83180M
91-825196
a
52864
NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
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