Pinion Gear Bearing - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

Wrap the housing with a shop cloth to catch ball
and spring. Rotate the shifter detent 90° in either
direction, then pull the detent out of the housing.
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1. Shifter detent
2. Ball and spring
Remove the detent ball and spring.
Remove needle bearings from bearing housing for
cleaning and inspection ("O," "L," and "M" Type).

Pinion Gear Bearing

If the pinion bearing must be replaced, assemble
Pinion Bearing Remover
P/N 391257, in the gearcase as follows:
Remove pinion bearing retaining screw.
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1. Pinion bearing retaining screw
2. Water screen pocket
3. Seal
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Use a mallet to drive the bearing from the hous-
ing.
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1. 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Hex Head Screw
2. 1 in. O.D. Flat Washer
3. Plate, P/N 391260
4. Rod, P/N 326582
5. Installer/Remover, P/N 326574
6. 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 in. Hex Head Screw
"O", "L,"
and Installer,
Use a 7/8 in. wrench to hold the remover in place.
Use a 3/4 in. wrench to turn flange nut clockwise.
Draw the bearing up from the housing.
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1. Flange nut, P/N 326586
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2. Plate, P/N 391260
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3. Rod, P/N 326582
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4. Remover, P/N 326579
BEARING AND SEAL REMOVAL
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YPE EARCASES
"M" T G
AND YPE EARCASES
GEARCASE
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