Mercury 40 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 6B-17
4. Lift reverse gear, thrust bearing and thrust washer from bearing carrier.
5. Replace reverse gear if gear teeth or clutch teeth on reverse gear are chipped or worn.
If reverse gear must be replaced, pinion gear and sliding clutch should be inspected for
damage.
6. Replace thrust bearing and thrust washer if rusted or damaged.
19202
a
b
c
a-Reverse Gear
b-Thrust Bearing
c-Thrust Washer
7. If bearing is rusted or does not roll freely, replace bearing. Remove bearing using Slide
Hammer (91-34569A1).
19205
a
91-34569A1
a-Bearing

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