Pinion Gear And Lower Driveshaft Removal - BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual

Gearcase
Gearcase Disassembly (Standard Rotation)
Pinion Gear and Lower Driveshaft
Removal
Use the Shift Rod Installer Tool, P/N 358162, to lift
the shift rod and move the clutch dog as far for-
ward as possible. This will help ease removal of
the pinion nut.
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Wrench, P/N 334455, and Wrench
Retainer, P/N 341438, to loosen and remove the
pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad
handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
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1. Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875
2. Pinion Nut Wrench, P/N 334455
3. Wrench Retainer, P/N 341438
Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing
screws.
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1
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
376
2
3
009536
1
1
009494
Remove the driveshaft from the gearcase. The
bearing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and thrust
washer will come out with the driveshaft.
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4
1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust washer
4. Thrust bearing
If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to Locked
Driveshaft Removal.
Remove the pinion gear from the gearcase.
Locked Driveshaft Removal
The driveshaft to pinion taper is a locking taper. If
necessary, use Driveshaft Puller, P/N 390706, and
Backing Plate, P/N 325867, to break the lock.
Install the tools as shown by clamping them
around the lower driveshaft. Alternately tighten the
two vertical screws against the backing plate
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3
009514
009538