Reverse Gear; Reverse Gear Bearing - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Reverse Gear

1. Inspect reverse gear teeth for rust, chipping ex-
cessive wear (teeth are sharped edged) or bro-
ken teeth.
2. Inspect reverse gear clutch jaws for wear.
Rounded jaws indicate the following:
a. Improper shift cable adjustment.
b. Engine idle speed too high.
c. Shifting too slowly.

Reverse Gear Bearing

1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or excessive
wear (looseness).
2. If bearing is in serviceable condition, DO NOT re-
move 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).
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4. Install new bearing using a suitable mandrel.
PRESS ONLY ON INNER RACE when installing
bearing.
a - Bearing
b - Reverse Gear
c - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
d - Driver (91-37312)
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a - Mandrel (1-1/4 in. socket)
b - Bearing
Super Duty Gear Lubricant (92-850737A1)
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d
a
c
b
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
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b
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