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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICE
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SHIFTER, BEARING AND
SEAL SERVICE
Pinion Bearing Removal
Inspect t he p inion b earing fo r da mage with out
removing it. If the bearing is removed for any rea-
son, it must be replaced.
If the pinion bearing must be replaced, remove the
bearing retaining screw from the gearcase . Dis-
card the O-ring from the screw.
Assemble Pinion Bearing Remover and In staller,
P/N 5005927, in the gearcase as follows:
Use a 1 in. wrench to hold the remover in place.
Use a 3/4 in . wrench to turn flang e nut clockwise
and draw the bearing up from the housing.
Water Intake Screen
Inspect the water int ake screen for blockage an d
remove it by depressing the tabs on either side of
the screen and pushing upward.
Pinion Bearing Installation
Install the water intake scree n. Drop it in to th e
water intake cavity and use a suitable tool to push
it down as far as it will go.
Assemble Pinion Bearin g Remo ver a nd In staller,
P/N 5005927, as shown:
IMPORTANT: Spacers a re dif ferent size s an d
cannot be interchanged.
1. Bearing retaining screw 001997
1. Flange Nut, P/N 326586
2. Plate, P/N 391260
3. Rod, P/N 326582
4. Remover, P/N 326580
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1. Water intake screen 001997
1. 1/4-20 X 1/2 in. Hex head screw
2. 1 in. O.D. Flat washer
3. Spacer, P/N 326584
4. Plate, P/N 391260
5. Rod, P/N 326582
6. Installer, P/N 326575
7. 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 in. Hex head screw
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