6-18 - LOWER UNIT 90-826148R2 MARCH 1997
6. Inspect forward gear tapered bearing and race
for rust, roughness or excessive wear (loose-
ness).
7. Ifbearingisinserviceablecondition,DONOTre-
move bearing from gear as removal process will
damage bearing.
8. Ifbearingmustbereplaced,removebearingfrom
gearusingUniversalPullerPlate(91-37241)and
suitable mandrel.
9. Replace bearing and race as a set. Use suitable
mandrel to press bearing onto gear. PRESS
ONLYONINNERRACE when installingbearing.
REMOVAL
51119
a
b
a - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
b - Mandrel (15/16 in. socket)
INSTALLATION
a
a - Mandrel (1-1/8 in. socket)
Shift Shaft
1. Inspect shift cam for wear or galling. Replace
cam if necessary.
2. Ifcamisworn,inspectcamfollower inendofpro-
peller shaft for wear.
52845
a
b
a - Cam Follower
b - Shift Cam
3. Inspect shift shaft boot for deterioration.
4. Inspect shift shaft carrier o-ring for cuts or abra-
sions.Itisagoodserviceproceduretoreplaceall
o-rings, seals and gaskets regardless ofappear-
ance.
52828
a
b
a - Boot
b - O-ring