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GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
GEARCASE
DISASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Counter rotation (CR) gearcases
use unique components and require different ser-
vice procedures. Use care when working on
counter rotation gearcases. DO NOT interchange
parts between standard and counter rotation mod-
els. Identify gearcase type before disassembly.
Make sure the “CR” marking is on the end of the
propeller shaft.
Pre-Disassembly Inspection
Refer to Pre-Disassembly Inspection on p. 307.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal – “O” and “M” Type
Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers
holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.
Remove wedge, screw, and washer.
To remove the propeller shaft, bearing housing
and forward gear from gearcase, thread Propeller
Shaft Adapter, P/N 432398, onto Slide Hammer,
P/N 432128, until it seats. Thread adapter com-
pletely onto propeller shaft and pull propeller
shaft, bearing housing, and forward gear assem-
bly out of gearcase.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal – “M2” Type
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft bearing hous-
ing on “M2” type gearcases is PRESSED into
gearcase housing.
Remove the two retaining screws holding the pro-
peller shaft bearing housing.
Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from
the gearcase using:
• Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Puller Kit,
P/N 354060.
1. “CR” marking
2. Retainer tab screws
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1. Adapter, P/N 432398 13501
1. “CR” marking
2. Retainer screws
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