Mercury 45 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-24 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Upper Driveshaft Bearing
1. Replace upper driveshaft bearing and sleeve if either are rust stained, or if bearing will
not roll freely. Remove bearing and then sleeve using Puller Assembly (91-83165M) with
suitable jaws.
19177
OR
a
b
91-83165M
c
a-Upper Driveshaft Bearing
b-Sleeve
c-Puller Assembly (91-83165M)
IMPORTANT: Upper driveshaft bearing/sleeve must be removed prior to oil sleeve re-
moval. Refer to “Upper Driveshaft Bearing,” preceding.

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