Mercury 40 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 6B-49
DETERMINING FORWARD GEAR BACKLASH
NOTE: Read entire procedure before attempting any change in shim thickness.
1. Obtain correct pinion gear depth; refer to “Determining Pinion Gear Depth,” preceding.
2. Install Bearing Preload Tool (91-14311A2) on driveshaft; refer to “Determining Pinion
Gear Depth,” preceding.
3. Install components as shown.
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a
b
d
c
a-Propeller Shaft*
b-Bearing Carrier* (Assembled)
c-Puller Jaws (91-46086A1)
d-Puller Bolt (91-85716)
Puller Bolt Torque
45 lb-in. (5 Nm)
*Refer to “Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft Installation,” following.

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