Shift Shaft - Mercury 40 Service Manual

6. Inspect forward gear tapered bearing and race
for rust, roughness or excessive wear (loose-
ness).
7. If bearing is in serviceable condition, DO NOT re-
move bearing from gear, as removal process will
damage bearing.
8. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from
gear using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and
suitable mandrel.
9. Replace bearing and race as a set. Use suitable
mandrel to press bearing onto gear. PRESS
ONLY ON INNER RACE when installing bearing.
REMOVAL
a - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
b - Mandrel (15/16 in. socket)
INSTALLATION
a - Mandrel (1-1/8 in. socket)
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998

Shift Shaft

1. Inspect shift cam for wear or galling. Replace
2. If cam is worn, inspect cam follower in end of pro-
b
a - Cam Follower
a
b - Shift Cam
3. Inspect shift shaft boot for deterioration.
4. Inspect shift shaft carrier o-ring for cuts or abra-
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a
a - Boot
b - O-ring
cam if necessary.
peller shaft for wear.
sions. It is a good service procedure to replace all
o-rings, seals and gaskets regardless of appear-
ance.
b
a
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a
b
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LOWER UNIT - 6A-17