Mercury 75 Service Manual page 466

6. Replace bearing if it is rusted or does not roll free-
ly; use a punch and hammer to remove bearing.
a - Bearing
7. Replace forward gear bearing and race if either
are rusted or damaged; or if bearing does not roll
freely. Remove bearing from gear using Univer-
sal Puller Plate (91-37241) and mandrel. To re-
move race, refer to "Forward Gear Bearing
Race," following.
a
a - Forward Gear Bearing
b - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
c - Mandrel
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a
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c
b
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8. Replace drive shaft if splines are worn or twisted.
9. If bearing surface is damaged, replace drive shaft
and corresponding bearing.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten vise against drive
shaft.
10. If wear sleeve is deeply grooved; allowing water
to enter gear case, remove (and discard) sleeve
using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and
mallet.
a
d
b
a
a - Splines
b - Bearing Surface
c - Wear Sleeve
d - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
e - Mallet
11. Remove (and discard) rubber ring.
a
a - Rubber Ring
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e
c
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