Mercury 15XD - Page 240

GEAR HOUSING
Page 6A-24 90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
3. Inspect FORWARD geartapered bearing andrace for rust,roughness, pitting, spalling
or excessive wear (looseness).
NOTE:DONOTremovetaperedbearingfromFORWARDgearunlessreplacementisnec-
essary as removal process will damage bearing.
4. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate
(91-37241) and a suitable mandrel (5/8 in. socket).
IMPORTANT: If FORWARD gear tapered bearing or race requires replacement, re-
place bearing and race as a set.
53008
a
b
c
91-37241
a-Bearing
b-Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
c-Mandrel (5/8 in. Socket)
5. If inspection determines that replacement of forward gear bushing is required, remove
bushing from forward gear using one of two ways.
6. Using a Punch: Secure forward gear in a vise. Be sure to use a soft jaw vise and do
not clamp onto tapered bearing. Use a punch and hammer, remove bushing from the
clutch jaw (teeth) side of gear.
7. Using a Press: Press bushing from gear using Bushing Removal Tool 91-824787.
b
c
d
a
91-824787
c
e
a
a-Forward Gear
b-Vise Protector
c-Bushing
d-Punch
e-Bushing Removal Tool (91-824787)