Mercury 30 Service Manual

LOWER UNIT - 6-1790-826148R2 MARCH 1997
c. Shifting too slowly.
52874
3. Inspect propeller shaft forward gear bearing sur-
face to determine condition of forward gear
needle bearing. If bearing surface is discolored
(from lack of lubricant), pitted or worn, propeller
shaft and bearing should be replaced.
52846
52874
a
b
a - Bearing Surface
b - Bearing
4. Use a suitable mandrel to press needle bearing
out of forward gear.
52873
a
b
a. - Mandrel (14mm socket)
b - Bearing
5. Use Driver 91-826872to pressnew needlebear-
ingintoforwardgear.PressonNUMBEREDside
of bearing.
52847
a
b
a - Driver (P/N 91-826872)
b - Bearing

Mercury 30 Specifications

General

Horsepower	30 HP
Cylinders	3
Displacement	526 cc
Gear Shift	F-N-R
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Shaft Length	20 in
Steering	Remote / Tiller