Mercury 45 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-22 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
6. Replace bearing if it is rusted or does not roll freely; use a punch and hammer to remove
bearing.
19203
a
a-Bearing
7. Replace forward gear bearing and race if either are rusted, pitted or damaged; or if bear-
ing does not roll freely. Remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate
(91-37241) and mandrel. To remove race, refer to “Forward Gear Bearing Race,” follow-
ing.
51119
a
b
c
91-37241
a-Forward Gear Bearing
b-Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
c-Mandrel

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in