Propeller Shaft Inspection; Propeller Shaft Bearing Removal - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Propeller Shaft
Inspection
1. Check propeller shaft for bent condition.
2. Inspect for bent or twisted splines.
3. Inspect surface of shaft where bearing carrier oil seal lips contact shaft. Oil seals will

Propeller Shaft Bearing Removal

1. Press bearing from propeller shaft using universal puller plate.
90-863160 MAY 2000
Use either of the following methods:
a. LATHE and DIAL INDICATOR METHOD:
(1.) Position propeller shaft centers in lathe.
(2.) Mount dial indicator at front edge of propeller shaft.
(3.) Rotate shaft and observe dial indicator. Movement of more than .007 in.
(.178 mm) is reason for replacement.
b. V-BLOCKS and DIAL INDICATOR METHOD:
(1.) Position propeller shaft bearing surfaces on V-blocks.
(2.) Mount a dial indicator at front edge of propeller shaft.
(3.) Rotate shaft and observe dial indicator. Movement of more than .007 in.
(.178 mm) is reason for replacement.
have to be replaced if any grooves are found.
a - Propeller Shaft
b - Universal Puller Plate
c - Tapered Roller Bearing
d - Washer
a
b
c
d
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