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GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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DO NOT use tools designed to push on the pro-
peller shaft. Pushing against the propeller shaft
could damage the forward gear thrust bearing or
thrust washer.
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.
Pull propeller shaft and bearing housing far
enough to loosen the PRESSED bearing housing
from the gearcase housing.
Remove propeller shaft, forward gear and bearing
housing assembly from gearcase.
Pinion Gear Removal and
Driveshaft Servicing
Refer to Pinion Gear and Driveshaft Removal –
“O”, “L”, “L2”, “M” and “M2” Type on p. 313.
006833
006834
“M2” Type Gearcase 006837
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