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GEARCASE
SEAL AND BEARING INSTALLATION
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Forward Bearing
Remove the gearcase from the holding fixture,
and place the nose of it on a wooden block on the
floor. Use Drive Handle, P/N 311880, Bearing
Cup Installer, P/N 319929, and a mallet to drive
the bearing cup into position in the gearcase
housing. Oil the forward bearing cup and seat it
firmly in the housing.
Pinion Bearings
Install the pinion bearings using the following
components of the Universal Pinion Bearing
Remover and Installer, P/N 391257. Use the
remover/installer and spacers for the specific out-
board model.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate bearing loca-
tion, washer must be flat and screw must be tight.
Install lower pinion bearing. Assemble tool using
short spacer, P/N 326585, and remover/installer,
P/N 326578. Position installer against the lettered
side of bearing. Drive bearing into gearcase hous-
ing until washer contacts spacer.
Install upper pinion bearing. Assemble tool using
long spacer, P/N 339753.
1. Forward bearing cup
2. Bearing cup installer
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1. Drive handle 32551
1
2
1
1. Rod, P/N 326582
2. Plate, P/N 326583
3. Remover/Installer
9.9/15 Model: P/N 326578
4. 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 in. screw
5. Spacer, Short
9.9/15 Model: P/N 326585
6. Spacer, Long
9.9/15 Model: P/N 339753
7. 1 in. flat washer
8. 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. screw
DR4692
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6
4
7
5
2
1
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