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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal – “L2” and “M2” Type
IMPORTANT: Identify gearcase type before dis-
assembly. For counter rotation gearcases, refer to
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY on p. 338.
The propeller shaft bearing housing on “L2” and
“M2” models is PRESSED into gearcase housing.
“L2” TYPE GEARCASES
Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers
holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.
“M2” TYPE GEARCASES
Remove the two screws holding the propeller
shaft bearing housing.
Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from
the gearcase using:
• Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Puller Kit,
P/N 354060.
DO NOT use tools designed to push on the pro-
peller shaft. Pushing force against the propeller
shaft could damage the forward gear thrust bear-
ing or thrust washer.
IMPORTANT: The L2 type gearcase uses the
adaptor ring included with puller kit.
Install the threaded adaptor from the puller kit on
to the propeller shaft until seated.
Assemble puller kit components. Hold adaptor
with wrench and turn nut clockwise to pull bearing
housing.
1. Retainer tab screws 001989
1. Retainer screws 006835
1
1
006833
006834