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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
SHIFTER, BEARING AND SEAL SERVICE
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Service
Rear Seal Removal
Remove se als using Puller Bridge, P/N 432127,
and Lar ge Puller Jaws, P/N 432129. Pla ce 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 rear b earing u sing Pu ller Bridge,
P/N 432127, and Large Puller Ja ws, P/N 432129.
Place the puller plate on top of the housing to sup-
port the bridge, and tighten jaws secu rely behind
the bearing.
Remove fro nt bearing using Puller Brid ge,
P/N 432127, and Bearing Puller , P/N 432130.
Place the puller plate on top of the housing to sup-
port the b ridge, and tighten jaws 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 th e bearing housing O-rin g. 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 g roove. 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 001220
1. O-ring groove DSC02291