Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual page 514

NOTE: Inspection of the bearing surfaces on the propeller shaft where the needles of the
bearing carrier needle bearing rolls, gives an indication of the condition of the needle
bearing inside the bearing carrier. Replace needle bearing in the bearing carrier if the prop
shaft is pitted, grooved, scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating, or has em-
bedded particles.
7. Perform the following step a. or b. as necessary.
a. If Replacing the Needle Bearing and Seals: Remove the needle bearing and
a -
b -
c -
d -
b. If Replacing the Seal Only: Remove the oil seals with a suitable pry bar, being
a -
b -
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seals with the tools as shown.
Bearing Driver Rod (91-37323)
Needle Bearing
Driver Head (91-36569)
Oil Seals
(1.) Discard the needle bearing and both seals.
careful not to damage the bore of the bearing carrier.
a
Oil Seals
Pry Bar
(1.) Discard both of the seals.
RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
a
c
b
d
b
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