TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 177

SECTION 6
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 (2) to shaft groove (G) with raised surface of
retainer facing bearing.
5. Slide guide B (4) and plate (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 (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 (2).
Stamped surface of needle bearing must face
retainer or bearing could be damaged during
installation.
3. Slide guide B (4) onto shaft and insert shaft in propeller shaft
housing.
4. Slide stopper (9) and plate (5) onto shaft and secure with washer
(6) and nut (7).
5. Tighten nut (7) until stopper (9) contacts plate (5).
6. Remove tools and verify needle bearing is fully seated in housing.
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CAUTION
T1444
T1445
3-/ 4-Cylinder