Gimbal Bearing Inspection; Gimbal Bearing Removal - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Gimbal Bearing
IMPORTANT: Gimbal bearing and carrier are a matched set and must be replaced as
an assembly. Tolerance ring must be replaced any time gimbal bearing is removed.
Inspection
1. Remove sterndrive unit.
2. Reach through bell housing. Rotate gimbal bearing and check for rough spots. Pull and
Removal
Do not remove gimbal bearing unless replacement is necessary, as damage to bear-
ing may result during removal.
1. Remove gimbal bearing assembly.
* From Bearing Removal and Installation Tool 91-31229A7
2. Remove grease seal using a slide hammer.
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push on inner race to check for side wear. Any excessive movement or roughness is
cause for replacement.
b
a
c
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a - Puller Shaft 91-31229
*
b - Nut 11-24156
c - *Washer 12-34961
d - 3 Plates 91-29310
e - Slide Hammer Puller
f - Gimbal Bearing Inner Race
g - Gimbal Bearing Carrier
a - Gimbal Housing
b - Grease Seal
SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRING MINOR DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
d
f
e
g
a
b
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