LOWER UNIT - 6A-1590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Forward Gear Bearing Race
1. Place shim(s) retained from disassembly into housing.
If shim(s) were lost or damaged, or a new gearcase is
being assembled, start with a .010 in. (.254mm) shim.
2. Drive bearing race into housing. Use a lead hammer to
avoid damage to propshaft.
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a
b
c
d
e
c
a - Shim(s)
b - Race (Apply Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant
on O.D.)
c - Driver Cup (91-817009)
d - Propeller Shaft
e - Assembled Bearing Carrier
Bearing Carrier
1. Lubricate O.D. of needle bearing (a) with Quicksilver
Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant.
2. Install needle bearing.
Installation Note: Push against numbered end of bearing.
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b
a - Needle Bearing
b - Installer (91-817011)
3. Install small diameter oil seal (a). Seal lip faces away
from shoulder on Installer Tool. Press seal in until In-
staller Tool bottoms.
A
Loctite Grade A (O.D. of Seal)
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a
b
A
a - Small Diameter Seal
b - Installer Tool (91-817007)
4. Install large diameter seal (a) on Installer Tool. Seal lip
faces towards shoulder on Installer Tool. Press in until
Installer tool bottoms.
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Loctite Grade A (O.D. of Seal)
A
a
b
A
a - Large Diameter Seal
b - Installer Tool (91-817007)