BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual page 388

Gearcase
Shifter, Bearing and Seal Servicing
Remove seals as described in Rear Seal
Removal - Early Models.
Bearing Removal - Early Models
IMPORTANT:
Inspect bearings in place. If a
bearing is removed for any reason, it must be dis-
carded.
Remove either bearing using Puller Bridge,
P/N 432127, and Large Puller Jaws, P/N 432129.
Rest the puller plate on top of the housing to sup-
port the bridge, and tighten the jaws securely
behind the bearing.
Bearing Removal - Late Models
Late models use a retaining ring to improve bear-
ing retention.
Insert the blade of a small screw driver between
the notch in the retaining ring and the bearing
housing. Turn the screw driver to move the end of
the retaining ring from its retaining groove. Use a
curved pick to work the snap ring up from the
retaining groove. Remove the snap ring.
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1. Retaining ring notch
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Remove bearing as described in Bearing
Removal - Early Models.
Inspect the bearing housing anode. Replace
anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original size.
Tighten screws to a torque of 108 to 132 in. lbs.
(12 to 15 N·m).
1. Anode
Discard the bearing housing o-ring. Clean the
housing and bearings in solvent and dry thor-
oughly. If bearings were not replaced, rotate the
needles to check for freedom of movement.
Inspect the o-ring groove. Use emery cloth to
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remove any sharp edges that might cut the o-ring.
Remove any nicks or burrs on front of bearing
housing.
1. O-ring groove
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