Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Removal - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

GEARCASE
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal
Remove the two propeller shaft bearing housing
screws.
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1. Screws
Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from
the gearcase using the Universal Puller Set,
P/N 378103:
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Puller body, P/N 307636
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Handle, P/N 307638
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Pressing screw, P/N 307637
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Two flat washers, P/N 307639
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Two 1/4-20 x 6 in. screws (obtain locally)
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2
3
1. Body
2. Handle
3. Pressing screw
4. Washers
5. Screws (obtain locally)
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Remove the retaining ring using Retaining Ring
Pliers, P/N 331045.
CAUTION
Retaining ring is under extreme pressure
during removal and installation. To pre-
vent personal injury, wear safety glasses
and proceed with care to avoid unsnap-
ping the ring from the pliers. After the
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retaining ring is removed far enough from
the gearcase to clear the housing, release
the tension on the pliers while retaining
ring is still around the propeller shaft.
007668
1. Retaining ring
Remove the retainer plate from the gearcase.
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5
007669
1. Retainer plate
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007670
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