6E-24 - LOWER UNIT
90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
2. Place Driveshaft Holding Tool (91-34377A1) over
driveshaft splines.
3. Use a socket and flex handle to hold pinion nut.
(Pad area of gear housing, where flex handle will
make contact, to prevent damage to gear
housing.)
4. Use a socket and flex handle on Driveshaft Hold-
ing Tool to loosen pinion nut. Remove pinion nut
and Driveshaft Holding Tool.
5. Remove gear housing from vise and re-position
it as shown. Be sure to use soft jaw vise covers
and clamp as close as possible to water pump
studs.
6. Place a block of wood on gear housing mating
surface. Use a mallet and carefully tap gear
housing away from driveshaft.
CAUTION
DO NOT strike gear housing hard with the mallet
or allow gear housing to fall.
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a - Wooden Block
b - Soft Jaw Vise Covers
7. Reach into gear housing and remove pinion gear.
8. After driveshaft is removed from gear case,
remove and retain shim(s) that were located
under upper tapered driveshaft bearing.
9. If inspection determines that replacement of
driveshaft tapered bearing is required, remove
bearing from driveshaft as follows:
a. Position driveshaft in a vise; DO NOT tighten
vise jaws against shaft.
b. Strike shaft with a lead hammer; take care not
to drop shaft.
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10. Remove 18 loose needles from outer race of
driveshaft needle bearing.
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