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GEARCASE
BEARING AND SEAL REMOVAL
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Wrap the housing with a shop cloth to catch ball
and spring. Rotate the shifter detent 90° in either
direction, then pull the detent out of the housing.
Remove the detent ball and spring.
Remove needle bearings from bearing housing for
cleaning and inspection (“O,” “L,” and “M” Type).
Pinion Gear Bearing
If the pinion bearing must be replaced, assemble
Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer,
P/N 391257, in the gearcase as follows:
Remove pinion bearing retaining screw.
“S” TYPE GEARCASES
Use a mallet to drive the bearing from the hous-
ing.
“O”, “L,” AND “M” TYPE GEARCASES
Use a 7/8 in. wrench to hold the remover in place.
Use a 3/4 in. wrench to turn flange nut clockwise.
Draw the bearing up from the housing.
1. Shifter detent
2. Ball and spring
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1. Pinion bearing retaining screw
2. Water screen pocket
3. Seal
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1. 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Hex Head Screw
2. 1 in. O.D. Flat Washer
3. Plate, P/N 391260
4. Rod, P/N 326582
5. Installer/Remover, P/N 326574
6. 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 in. Hex Head Screw
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1. Flange nut, P/N 326586
2. Plate, P/N 391260
3. Rod, P/N 326582
4. Remover, P/N 326579
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