Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual page 506

9. Install bearing race and bearing retainer.
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
g -
h -
10. Use a socket and flex handle to hold pinion nut (pad area where flex handle will con-
tact gear housing while torquing nut).
11. Place Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-90094) over crankshaft end of driveshaft. Torque
pinion nut to 75 lb. ft. (101.5 Nm).
a -
b -
c -
d -
IMPORTANT: Wipe any excess Loctite from pinion nut and pinion gear.
90-883728 JULY 2001
b
b
d d
e
e
Driveshaft (rotate to engage splines with pinion gear)
Forward Gear Assembly
Pinion Gear
Washer (located above pinion nut)
Pinion Nut [apply Loctite 271 on threads and install with flat side away from
pinion gear.]
f - Shim(s)
Bearing Race
Bearing Retainer (Word "OFF" must be visible) Torque to 100 lb. ft. (135.5
Nm)
i - Bearing Retainer Tool (91-43506T)
a
a
Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-90094)
Torque Wrench; Torque Nut to 75 lb. ft. (101.5 Nm)
Socket
Breaker Bar
a a
i
d
c
c
g
b
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c
c
b a
b a
c
c
d
d
RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
c
h
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