BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual page 253

If the installer sticks on the sleeve after installa-
tion, thread Slide Hammer, P/N 391008, into
installer and pull it off.
Inspect sleeve after installation.
IMPORTANT:
Sleeve must not be used if surface is damaged.
Using retaining ring pliers, install bearing retaining
ring with sharp edge facing away from bearing.
Lubricate a new driveshaft O-ring and lightly lubri-
cate crankshaft splines with Moly Lube. Install
O-ring in sleeve.
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1. Bearing retaining ring
2. O-ring
Lubricate the center main bearings and split
sleeves with outboard lubricant and install them in
their original positions. The split sleeve ring
grooves must face toward driveshaft (lower) end
of crankshaft when installed.
Lightly coat the metal case of a new lower housing
seal with Gasket Sealing Compound. Press
against outer metal case of the seal and install
seal in the lower housing with extended lip of seal
facing down. The seal lip faces the bottom of the
crankshaft.
1. Extended lip
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1. Seal lip
Lubricate a new lower seal housing O-ring with
Triple-Guard grease and place the O-ring on the
lower housing.
Lubricate seal lip with Triple-Guard grease and
place lower seal housing on crankshaft.
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1. O-ring
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