Mercury 40 Service Manual page 486

Reverse Gear Bearing
1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or excessive wear (looseness).
2. If bearing is in serviceable condition, DO NOT remove bearing from gear as removal will
damage bearing.
3. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate
(91-37241) and Driver (91-37312).
4. Install new bearing using a suitable mandrel. PRESS ONLY ON INNER RACE when
installing bearing.
a -
b -
c -
d -
a -
b -
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
d
a
c
b
REMOVAL
Bearing
Reverse Gear
Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
Driver (91-37312)
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INSTALLATION
Super Duty Gear Lubricant (92-850737A1)
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Mandrel (1-1/4 in. socket)
Bearing
NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
91-37241
91-37312
a
b
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