Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft

6A-8 - LOWER UNIT 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
8. Remove (and discard) seals (a), if damaged.
51205
a
9. Remove seal and plate if damaged or worn.
51268
a
b
a - Seal
b - Plate
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
1. Drain lubricant; refer to “Draining and Inspecting Gear
Lubricant”.
2. Remove bolts (a).
51117
a
a
3. With propeller shaft horizontal, pull carrier to break
seal with gear housing. Remove bearing carrier/pro-
peller shaft components. Do not leave cam follower in
end of propeller shaft. Remove propeller shaft from
bearing carrier using bearing puller.
19180
a
b
c
d
e
a - Bearing Carrier
b - Puller Jaws (91-46086A1)
c - Puller Bolt (91-85716)
d - Thrust Hub
e - Propeller Shaft