Disassembly; Bearing Carrier - Mercury 15XD Service Manual

GEAR HOUSING

Disassembly

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that, during complete disassembly of gear housing,
all O-rings and oil seals be replaced, regardless of their appearance.

Bearing Carrier

1. Remove 3 screws which secure the O-ring retainer plate and O-ring to the bearing
carrier. Remove the O-ring retainer plate and O-ring from gear housing.
2. Remove bearing carrier using Special Tool 91-93843--1 (LEFT HAND THREAD).
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a-Screws (3)
b-O-Ring Retainer Plate
c-O-Ring
d-Bearing Carrier
3. While holding onto propeller shaft and bearing carrier, pull propeller shaft from propeller
shaft cavity, as shown.
NOTE: Cam follower is free to slide out of propeller shaft.
4. Remove reverse gear and bearing carrier from propeller shaft.
5. Separate reverse gear from bearing carrier.
a-Cam Follower
b-Propeller Shaft Assembly
c-Reverse Gear
d-Bearing Carrier
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90-826883R2 JUNE 1998