Propeller Shaft Disassembly; Propeller Shaft And Carrier Inspection; Clutch; Cam Follower - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Propeller Shaft Disassembly

1. Remove propeller shaft from carrier and disas-
semble shaft.
a
a - Prop Shaft
b - Retaining Spring
c - Clutch Dog
d - Cross Pin
e - Cam Follower Spring
f - Cam Follower
2. Remove reverse gear and bearing from carrier
with Puller (91-27780).
b
a - Reverse Gear and Bearing
b - Puller (91-27780)
6A-18 - LOWER UNIT
d
b
c
f
e
a
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Propeller Shaft and Carrier
Inspection

Clutch

1. Inspect clutch jaws for chips or rounding off.
2. If wear is present, inspect corresponding forward
or reverse gear matching jaws for similar wear.
Replace appropriate components as required.

Cam Follower

1. Inspect cam follower for wear or galling.
2. If wear is present, inspect corresponding shift
cam for wear. Replace if worn.
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90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998