Clutch Actuator Rod; Pinion Gear And Driveshaft - Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
4. Push cross pin out of sliding clutch and propeller shaft with Cross Pin Tool (91-86642).
5. Pull sliding clutch off propeller shaft.
6. Pull cam follower and clutch actuator rod out of propeller shaft. DO NOT force cam
follower up-or-down or side-to-side when pulling from propeller shaft.
a -
b -
7. Once cam follower and clutch actuator rod are removed from propeller shaft, lift rod
out of cam follower.

Clutch Actuator Rod

IMPORTANT: If outboard is run on a dynometer, the dynometer head must be se-
curely attached to the propshaft with applied forward pressure (i.e. multiple rubber
straps) to prevent possible breakage of the clutch actuator rod.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Clean clutch actuator rod in solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Inspect actuator components for wear or damage. Replace components as required.

Pinion Gear and Driveshaft

REMOVAL
1. Remove bearing retainer using Bearing Retainer Tool (91-43506T).
a -
b -
2. Place Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-90094) over driveshaft splines.
3. Use a socket and flex handle to hold pinion nut. (Pad area of gear housing where flex
handle will make contact to prevent damage to gear housing.)
4. Use a socket and flex handle on Driveshaft Holding Tool to loosen pinion nut. Remove
pinion nut and Driveshaft Holding Tool.
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a
a
b
b
Cross Pin Tool
(91-86642)
Cross Pin
b
b
Bearing Retainer
Bearing Retainer Tool (91-43506T)
a
c
51864
a
a
51865
e
b
d
c
51864
c - Cam Follower
d - Clutch Actuator Rod
e - Propeller Shaft
90-883728 JULY 2001