Pinion Bearing Installation (Bravo Three); Propeller Shaft Inspection (Bravo Three) - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Installation
1. Install needles in casing. Use Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant to help keep needles
2. Install pinion bearing using tools as shown.
Propeller Shaft
Inspection
1. Inspect for bent or twisted splines.
2. Inspect surface of shaft where bearing carrier oil seal lips contact shaft. Replace shaft
3. Inspect needle bearing race on outer propeller shaft and bearing surface of inner propel-
4. Condition of the bearing surfaces on the outer propeller shaft and inner propeller shaft
5. Inspect outer propeller shaft tapered bearing and bearing cup. Replace bearing and
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in place. Position bearing assembly over bearing driver with number on bearing casing
facing up. Coat casing outer diameter with Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube.
a - Bearing Driver (P/N 91-813653) - Used As Pilot
b - Threaded Rod (P/N 91-31229)
c - Washer And Nut
d - Bearing Driver (P/N 91-89867T)
and oil seals if any grooves are found.
ler shaft for pitting, grooves, discoloration or embedded particles. If any of these condi-
tions exist, replace shaft.
is an indication of the condition of the bearings in the bearing carrier and outer propeller
shaft. Inspect bearing rollers for pitting, grooves, discoloration or embedded particles.
If any of these conditions exist, replace bearings and shaft.
bearing cup if cup is pitted, grooved, scored, worn uneven, discolored from overheating,
or has embedded metal particles.
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