Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Bearing Carrier Removal

LOWER UNIT - 6C-1390-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
4. Straighten the bent tabs (a) on the impeller nut re-
tainer and remove the impeller nut (b).
5. Pull impeller straight off the shaft. If the impeller is
tight, use a hammer and block of wood to rotate the
impeller (clockwise) on the shaft until the keyway
is directly above the flat on the shaft. This will free
the jammed key and allow removal.
a
b
a - Tabs
b - Nut
6. Remove 5 bolts securing jet drive to drive shaft
housing and remove pump.
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a
a
b
a - Bolts (4)
b - Bolt (1)
Bearing Carrier Removal
NOTE: Water pump assembly must be removed be-
fore bearing carrier can be removed.
1. Remove 4 bolts securing water pump assembly
and remove water pump.
b
c
d
e
f
g
a
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a - Bolts (4)
b - Seal
c - Housing
d - Key
e - Impeller
f - Gasket
g - Plate