Mercury BRAVO Service Manual page 300

BRAVO THREE GEAR HOUSING
5. Install outer propeller shaft bearing retainer nut, by turning counterclockwise, using out-
NOTE: To ensure proper thread engagement, start retainer nut by hand. Turn retainer nut
clockwise until thread engagement is felt then turn counterclockwise.
6. Apply Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101 to threads and O-ring surface area of bearing
Bearing carrier has a LEFT-HAND THREAD. Install by turning COUNTERCLOCK-
WISE.
7. Install bearing carrier, by turning counterclockwise, using bearing carrier installation
NOTE: To ensure proper thread engagement, start retainer nut by hand. Turn retainer nut
clockwise until thread engagement is felt then turn counterclockwise.
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er propeller shaft bearing retainer installation tools. Torque to 200 lb-ft (271 Nm).
a - Bearing Retainer Installation Tool (P/N 91-805382T)
b - Bearing Carrier Tool (P/N 91-805374)
c - Bearing Retainer
carrier and install O-ring on bearing carrier. Fill area between seals with same lubricant.
Apply Quicksilver Perfect Seal to tapered surface of bearing carrier that comes in con-
tact with housing.
tool. Torque to 150 lb-ft (203 Nm).
a - Bearing Carrier Installation Tool (P/N 91-805374--1)
b - Bearing Carrier
a
c
b
CAUTION
b
a
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