Drive Shaft And Pinion Bearing Inspection And Cleaning (Bravo Two) - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

BRAVO TWO GEAR HOUSING
Drive Shaft and Pinion Bearing
Inspection and Cleaning
1. The condition of the drive shaft tapered bearing cups is an indication of the condition of
2. The condition of the bearing surface on drive shaft at needle bearing location is an
3. Inspect splines for worn or twisted condition. Replace drive shaft if either condition
4. Clean all parts that are to be reused with solvent. Dry parts completely using
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the tapered roller bearings on the drive shaft. Replace bearing and bearing cup if cup
is pitted, grooved, scored, worn uneven, discolored from overheating or has embedded
metal particles.
indication of the condition of needle bearings. Replace needles and sleeve if pitted,
grooved, scored, worn uneven, discolored from overheating or has embedded metal
particles.
exists.
compressed air, being careful not to spin bearings.
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
90-863160 MAY 2000