Special Tools; Removal; Propeller Removal - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Special Tools

Part No.
91-46086A1 Puller Jaws
91-85716 Puller Bolt
91-34569A1 Slide Hammer
91-36569 Mandrel*
91-15755 Mandrel*
91-37323 Driver Rod*
91-56775 Drive Shaft Holding Tool
91-37241 Universal Puller Plate
91-83165M Bearing Puller Assembly
91-31106 Mandrel
91-31108 Oil Seal Driver
91-37350 Mandrel
91-31229 Threaded Rod*
11-24156 Nut*
91-78473 Backlash Indicator Tool (3 Cyl)
91-58222A1 Dial Indicator
91-83155 Dial Indicator Adaptor Kit
91-12349A2 Pinion Gear Locating Tool
91-14308A1 Bearing Race Tool
91-14309A1 Bearing Installation Tool
91-14310A1 Wear Sleeve Installation Tool
91-14311A2 Bearing Preload Tool
91-13945 Bearing Installation Tool
91-13949 Oil Seal Driver
91-19660--1 Backlash Indicator Tool (4 Cyl)
From Bearing Removal and Installation Kit (91-31229A7)
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Removal

WARNING
To prevent accidental engine starting, remove
(and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs
before removing gear housing.
1. Remove (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark
plugs.
2. Shift engine into forward gear.
3. Tilt engine to full "Up" position.
4. Remove 4 bolts (or locknuts on 1995 Models) and
washers (two each side).
5. Remove locknut and washer.
6B-8 - LOWER UNIT
Description
6. Remove gear housing.
b
a - Bolts (or Locknuts) and Washers
b - Locknut and Washer

Propeller Removal

WARNING
If gear housing is not removed from drive shaft
housing, before attempting to remove or install
the propeller, remove (and isolate) spark plug
leads from spark plugs to prevent engine from
starting accidentally.
1. Bend tabs of tab washer away from hub.
a - Tab Washer
b - Hub
a
53992
b
a
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90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996