BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual page 283

Remove driveshaft from the gearcase. The bear-
ing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and thrust
washer will come out with the driveshaft.
4
1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust bearing
4. Thrust washer
If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to Locked
Driveshaft Removal on p. 281.
Remove the pinion gear and pinion nut from the
gearcase.
GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
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 driveshaft. Alternately tighten the two
1
vertical screws against the backing plate inserted
between the puller and the gearcase until the
driveshaft pops loose from the pinion.
2
3
COA3558
1. Drive shaft
2. Puller
3. Backing plate
If upper driveshaft becomes separated from lower
driveshaft,
P/N 342681, to remove. Install puller into lower
driveshaft and turn 90° to position hook under pin
in driveshaft. Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 391008,
into puller and remove driveshaft.
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GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
use Lower Driveshaft
1
2
3
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Puller,
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