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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICING
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Service
Rear Seal Removal
Remove se als using Puller Bridge, P/N 432127,
and Small Pulle r Jaws, P/N 432131. Positio n the
plate on top of the housing to support the brid ge,
and tighten jaws securely behind the inner seal.
Bearing Removal
IMPORTANT: Inspect bea rings in place . If a
bearing is removed for any reason, it must be dis-
carded.
Remove either bear ing u sing Puller Brid ge,
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 t he ja ws securely
behind the bearing.
Inspect th e b earing h ousing anode. Replace
anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original size.
Tighten screws to a torque of 108 to 13 2 in. lbs.
(12 to 15 N·m).
Discard the bearing housing O-rings. Clean the
housing and be arings in solvent an d dry th or-
oughly. I f bearings were no t replaced , rot ate t he
needles to check for freedom of movement.
Inspect O-ring grooves. Sand off any sharp edges
that might cut O-r ing. Remove any nicks or burrs
on front of bearing housing.
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1. Anode 006897
1. O-ring groove 006898