Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual page 511

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
3. Pull the bearing carrier from the gear housing by pulling on the outer ring of the bearing
carrier. POSITION PULLER JAWS CLOSE TO BOSSES IN CARRIER.
NOTE: If the bearing carrier is seized in the gear housing, it may be necessary to use heat
to loosen the carrier.
a -
b -
CLEANING/INSPECTION - BEARING CARRIER
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that all seals and O-rings be replaced (as a normal
repair procedure) to assure effective repair.
1. Clean bearing carrier with solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Inspect the bearing carrier for signs of excessive corrosion especially in the area
where the bearing carrier touches the gear housing. If excessive corrosion is evident
replace the carrier.
a -
b -
DO NOT spin bearings dry with compressed air, as this could cause bearing to
score.
3. Bearing carrier propeller shaft needle bearing condition is determined by propeller
shaft bearing surface condition. (See "Propeller Shaft Inspection.")
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Puller Jaws (91-46086A1)
Puller Bolt (91-85716)
b
Bearing Carrier
Inspect for Corrosion
a
b
a
CAUTION
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90-884294 OCTOBER 2001