Pinion Gear And Driveshaft Removal - "O", "L", "L2", "M" And "M2" Type - Evinrude E-TEC E115DPLSCR Service Manual

Remove pinion gear from gearcase housing.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Removal – "O", "L", "L2", "M"
and "M2" Type
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, P/N 334455,
Retainer, P/N 341438 to loosen the pinion nut
from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad handle of
holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
1
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing
screws.
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005420
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
Remove driveshaft from the gearcase. The bear-
ing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and thrust
washer will come out with the driveshaft.
and Wrench
4
1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust bearing
4. Thrust washer
If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to Locked
Driveshaft Removal on p. 314.
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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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COA3153
1
2
3
COA3558
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