TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 174

Removal
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1. Remove oil seal from propeller shaft housing.
2. Remove roller bearing from propeller shaft housing by heating the
housing with a heat gun.
3. Place shaft (1) through needle bearing.
4. Attach retainer A (2) to shaft groove (G) with raised surface of
retainer facing bearing.
5. Slide guide B (4) and flange B (5) onto shaft and secure with
washer (6) and nut (7).
6. Tighten nut (7) until needle bearing releases from housing.
Installation
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1. Attach retainer A (2) to shaft groove (G) with raised surface of
retainer facing bearing.
2. Coat new needle bearing with gear oil. Slide bearing onto shaft
so bearing stamped surface faces retainer A (2).
Stamped surface of needle bearing must face
retainer or bearing could be damaged during
installation.
3. Slide stopper B (8) and guide B (4) onto shaft and insert shaft in
propeller shaft housing.
4. Slide flange B (5) onto shaft and secure with washer (6) and nut
(7).
5. Tighten nut (7) until stopper B (8) contacts flange B (5).
6. Remove tools and verify needle bearing is fully seated in housing.
3-/ 4-Cylinder
CAUTION
GEARCASE
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T1441
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