Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual page 422

Gear Housing
7. Inspect the reverse gear bearing for roughness, catches, pits, or discoloration from lack of lubricant. If the bearing must be
replaced, use a Torch Lamp to warm the bearing carrier assembly to aid in removal. Remove the O‑ring from the carrier to
prevent heat damage. Use a Bearing Puller Assembly to remove the bearing from the bearing carrier.
Bearing Puller Assembly
Torch Lamp
NOTE: When using a screwdriver to remove carrier seals, do not scar the carrier seal surface. If the carrier seal surface is
damaged, replace the carrier.
8. Use a screwdriver to remove the oil seal from the bearing carrier.
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9. Use a suitable mandrel to press the needle bearing out of the bearing carrier.
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a - Torch lamp
b - Reverse gear bearing
c - Bearing puller assembly
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a - Bearing carrier assembly
b - Oil seal
c - Screwdriver
a - Bearing carrier
b - Needle bearing (hidden)
c - Mandrel
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