Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Upper Drive Shaft Bearing

LOWER UNIT - 6B-1590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
8. Replace drive shaft if splines are worn or twisted.
9. If bearing surface is damaged, replace drive shaft
and corresponding bearing.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten vise against drive
shaft.
10. If wear sleeve is deeply grooved allowing water to
enter gear case, remove (and discard) sleeve us-
ing Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and mallet.
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e
a
cd
b
a
a - Splines
b - Bearing Surface
c - Wear Sleeve
d - Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
e - Mallet
11. Remove (and discard) rubber ring.
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a
a - Rubber Ring
Upper Drive Shaft Bearing
1. Replace upper drive shaft bearing and sleeve if ei-
ther are rust stained, or if bearing will not roll freely.
Remove bearing and then sleeve using Puller As-
sembly (91-83165M) with suitable jaws.
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c
b
a
OR
a - Upper Drive Shaft Bearing
b - Sleeve
c - Puller Assembly (91-83165M)