GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
Pull propeller shaft and bearing housing far
enough to loosen the PRESSED bearing housing
from the gearcase housing.
"L2" Type Gearcase
"M2" Type Gearcase
Remove the bearing housing, thrust washer,
thrust bearing, and reverse gear from gearcase.
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Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Removal
Adjust the shift rod to move the clutch dog as far
forward as possible. This will help ease removal of
the pinion nut.
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion
Nut
Holder,
Retainer, P/N 341438 to loosen and remove the
pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad
handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
1
006836
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
006837
Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing
screws.
1
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
006838
P/N 334455,
and
Wrench
3
2
006875
1
006876