Mercury 40 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-16 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
1. Remove fasteners.
51117
a
a
a-Fasteners
2. With propeller shaft horizontal, pull carrier to break seal with gear housing. Remove
bearing carrier/propeller shaft components as an assembly, taking care not to lose cam
follower or 3 metal balls in end of propeller shaft.
3. Remove propeller shaft from bearing carrier.
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a
b
c
d
e
a-Bearing Carrier
b-Puller Jaws (91-46086A1)
c-Puller Bolt (91-85716)
d-Thrust Hub
e-Propeller Shaft

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Horsepower	40 hp
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length	20"
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000