Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual page 512

4. Inspect reverse gear to pinion gear wear pattern (should be even and smooth). If not,
replace reverse gear and pinion gear.
5. Check clutch jaws on reverse gear for damage. Replace reverse gear, if damage is
found on clutch jaws.
6. Apply light oil to reverse gear bearing. Rotate reverse gear bearing while checking
bearing for rough spots and/or catches. Push in and pull out on reverse gear to check
for bearing side wear. Replace bearing if any of the listed conditions exist.
DISASSEMBLY - BEARING CARRIER
1. Remove and discard O-ring from between bearing carrier and thrust washer.
2. If inspection of reverse gear or reverse gear bearing determines that replacement of
gear or bearing is required, remove gear and bearing as follows:
Clamp onto the reinforcing rib of the bearing carrier ONLY, or damage to the carri-
er may result.
3. Place the bearing carrier in a vise, clamping on the reinforcing rib.
4. Remove the reverse gear, thrust ring, and bearing as an assembly, using a slide ham-
mer puller
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
c
Bearing Carrier Reinforcing Rib
Bearing Carrier
Slide Hammer Puller (91-34569A1)
Reverse Gear
Thrust Hub
f - Bearing (not seen) - Located in the Carrier
CAUTION
e
d
f
b
a
RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
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