POWERHEAD
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 4A-57
1. If removed, press lower crankshaft ball bearing onto crankshaft as shown. Be sure bear-
ing is pressed firmly against shoulder.
2. Reinstall retaining ring using a suitable pair of Snap Ring Pliers.
d
c
b
a
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a
b
c
d
a
e
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a-Crankshaft
b-Crankshaft Ball Bearing
c-Suitable Mandrel
d-Press
e-Retaining Ring
3. If removed, spread new crankshaft sealing rings just enough to slide over crankshaft
journal.
4. Use Piston Ring Expander (91-24697) and install crankshaft sealing rings into groove.
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a
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b
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a-Crankshaft Sealing Rings
b-Piston Ring Expander (91-24697)
5. Lubricate center main crankshaft roller bearings and races with light oil.
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2 Cycle Outboard Oil
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a
b
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a-Install so hole is toward DRIVE SHAFT end of crankshaft
b-Verify retaining ring bridges the separating lines of the bearing race