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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
Pull propeller shaf t and bearing housing far
enough to loosen the PRESSED bearing housing
from the gearcase housing.
Remove the bearing hou sing, thrust wash er,
thrust bearing, and reverse gear from gearcase.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Removal
Adjust the sh ift rod to move the clutch dog as far
forward as possible. This will help ease removal of
the pinion nut.
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Holde r, P/N 334455, and W rench
Retainer, P/N 341438 to loo sen and remove t he
pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad
handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
Remove th e four driveshaf t bearing ho using
screws.
“L2” Type Gearcase 006836
“M2” Type Gearcase 006837
006838
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
006875
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws 006876