Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual page 421

4. Remove the propeller shaft from the reverse gear/bearing carrier assembly.
5. Replace the reverse gear if the gear teeth or clutch jaws are chipped or worn.
6. If the reverse gear assembly must be replaced, remove the bearing carrier O‑ring to prevent heat damage. Use a Torch
Lamp to warm the bearing carrier where the reverse gear assembly is seated. Use a Bearing Puller Assembly to remove
the reverse gear from the reverse gear bearing.
Torch Lamp
Bearing Puller Assembly
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a - Clutch jaws
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b - Gear teeth
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a - Torch Lamp
b - Reverse gear
c - Bearing Puller Assembly
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Gear Housing
a - Propeller shaft
b - Thrust washer
c - Reverse gear/bearing
carrier assembly
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