Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Removal - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

Hydrostatic Seal Grooves — Must be in good
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condition to help prevent propeller ventilation.
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1. Hydrostatic seal grooves
Gearcase Anodes — If anodes have eroded to
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two-thirds their original size, they must be
replaced.
1. Gearcase anode
Drive Shaft — Check splines for visible dam-
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age, twisting and wear. Severe spline wear indi-
cates the exhaust housing or gearcase has
been distorted, possibly by impact damage.
Water Intake Screens — Check for damage
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and blockage. If screens cannot be cleaned,
they must be replaced. Different screens are
available and should not be mixed. Refer to cor-
rect model parts manual for listing and descrip-
tion.
Propeller Shaft Bearing
Housing Removal
IMPORTANT:
rotation gearcases only. For counter rotation gear-
cases, refer to COUNTER ROTATION on p. 341.
Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers
holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.
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1. Retainer tab screws
Remove wedge, screw, and washer (except "S2"
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type).
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Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from
the gearcase using the following:
Puller body, screw, and handle from Universal
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Puller Set, P/N 378103.
Two 5/16-18 x 11 in. (279 mm) threaded rods,
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two large 5/16 in. I.D. flat washers, and two
5/16-18 nuts (obtain locally).
GEARCASE
DISASSEMBLY
This procedure is for standard
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