4A-16 90-13645--2 495POWERHEAD
21. Remove piston pin needle bearings (29 per piston
pin) and locating washers ( 2 per piston) as
shown.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that you use new
needle bearings at reassembly for lasting repair.
However, if needle bearings must be re-used,
keep each set of bearings identified for reas-
sembly on same connecting rod.
51088
a
a - Locating Washers
22. Inspect crankshaft bearing.
Only if removal is necessary, remove retaining ring ,
using a pair of snap-ring pliers.
20037
a
b
a - Crankshaft Bearing
b - Retaining Ring
NOTE:
There is NO main bearing retaining ring or re-
taining ring groove in the crankshaft on the following
outboards:
75/90--SERIAL NUMBER OC259434 and above.
23. Press crankshaft out of bearing, as shown.
20340
24. If oil pump drive gear replacement is necessary,
remove gear after pressing off main bearing
(slides-off shaft). Lower crankshaft seal carrier.
51084
b
a
a - Oil Drive Gear
b - Key