BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual page 281

Force upper driveshaft into lower driveshaft. This
moves lower retainer on stepped groove of lower
driveshaft. Refer to diagram below.
Upper Driveshaft Removal
GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
Lift and remove upper driveshaft from lower drive-
shaft.
Refer to Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal – "S2" and "O" Type on p. 276.
Remove propeller shaft bearing housing and
reverse gear, thrust bearing and thrust washer.
Push down on shift rod to move the clutch dog to
reverse position. Pull propeller shaft aft to disen-
gage from forward gear and shift housing. Allow
shaft to drop against lower gearcase housing.
This will assist in the removal of the pinion gear.
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1. Propeller shaft
Use the required tools to remove the pinion screw
and gear from the lower driveshaft.
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1
2
1. Lower Driveshaft Spline Tool, P/N 5007052
2. Lower driveshaft Wrench, P/N 352877
3. Pinion gear and screw
4. Lower driveshaft
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GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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005405
3
005406
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