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Mercury 45
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6A-24 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Inspection
Upper Drive Shaft Bearing
1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or discoloration from lack of lubricant.
2. DO NOT remove bearing from drive shaft unless bearing must be replaced, as removal
process will damage bearing.
3. If bearing must be replaced, position drive shaft assembly in vise (jaws of vise support-
ing only bearing) and while holding drive shaft, strike top of drive shaft with lead hammer
and drive bearing off.
a
a-Bearing
4. To install new bearing, thread old pinion nut 3/4 way onto drive shaft. Position Universal
Puller Plate (91-37241) under bearing and press on pinion nut while holding drive shaft
until bearing seats against shoulder.
52387
91-37241
a
b
c
a-Old Pinion Nut (Nut Should be Above Drive Shaft)
b-Bearing
c-Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)

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Mercury 45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Horsepower45 HP
Cylinders3
StartingElectric
Full Throttle RPM Range5000-6000 RPM
SteeringRemote
ExhaustThrough Prop
Shaft Length20 in

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