Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 421

LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove (and discard) shift shaft bushing oil seal by prying it out or driving it out with
a punch and hammer.
CLEANING/INSPECTION - BEARING CARRIER
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that all seals and O-rings be replaced (as a normal
repair procedure) to assure effective repair.
DO NOT spin bearings dry with compressed air, as this could cause bearing to
score.
1. Clean bearing carrier with solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Bearing carrier propeller shaft needle bearing condition is determined by propeller
shaft bearing surface condition. (See "Propeller Shaft Inspection.")
DISASSEMBLY- BEARING CARRIER
1. Remove thrust bearing and thrust washer from bearing carrier.
2. If thrust bearing, thrust washer or thrust bearing surface on propeller shaft shows
signs of rust, pitting or blueing from lack of lubricant, component(s) should be dis-
carded.
3. Remove bearing carrier oil seals.
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NOTE: Do not remove bearing carrier needle bearing unless replacement is needed.
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Thrust Bearing
Thrust Washer
Bearing Carrier
Pry Bar
Oil Seals
f - Bearing Carrier
Bearing Carrier Needle Bearing
CAUTION
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90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999