Reverse Gear Bearing Adaptor Assembly - Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual

LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING

Reverse Gear Bearing Adaptor Assembly

REMOVAL
1. Remove the reverse gear bearing adaptor using the tools as shown in the next figure.
Remove, measure and make note of the shim thickness. If the shims are not dam-
aged, they may be reused.
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
REVERSE GEAR BEARING ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean the reverse gear bearing adaptor with a suitable solvent and dry it
using compressed air.
NOTE: The condition of the bearing surfaces on the reverse gear in the areas that the
bearings of the bearing adaptor and the thrust bearing rides, is an indication of the condi-
tion of the respective bearings. Replace the bearing(s) if the surface of the gear and/or
the thrust washer is pitted, grooved, scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating
or has embedded metal particles.
2. Assemble the reverse gear, the thrust bearing, and the thrust race, to the bearing
adaptor. Inspect them for excessive movement or roughness by rotating the gear in
the adaptor. Replace the bearing in the adaptor and/or the thrust bearing if either of
these conditions exist.
3. Inspect the adaptor for other signs of excessive wear or damage. Replace the adaptor
if any are found.
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a
b
e
f
Bolt (91-31229)
Nut (11-24156)
Guide Plate (91-816243)
Washer (91-34961)
Puller Head (from Slide Hammer Puller Kit 90-34569A1)
f - Jaws (91-816242)
d
c
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
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