Propeller Shaft Disassembly - Mercury 40 Service Manual

6. Remove ball bearing from reverse gear using
Universal Puller Plate and mandrel.
a
b
a - Ball Bearing
b - Reverse Gear
c - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
d - Driver Head (91-37312)
7. If bearing is rusted or does not roll freely, replace
bearing. Remove bearing and oil seals. Discard
oil seals.
a
b
c
d
a - Driver Rod (91-37323)
b - Driver Head (91-37312)
c - Propeller Shaft Needle Bearing
d - Oil Seals (2)
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d
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c
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8. Remove seals (if not removed with bearing) and
O-ring.
a - O-ring

Propeller Shaft Disassembly

1. Remove spring. Push out cross pin.
a
c
a - Spring
b - Cam Follower
c - Apply Pressure as Shown
d - Punch
e - Cross Pin
a
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d
b
e
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