Mercury BRAVO

BRAVO THREE GEAR HOUSING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
90-863160 MAY 2000 Page 3D-17
Drive Shaft Disassembly
NOTE: Bearing assembly must be replaced if removed from drive shaft. Tapered roller bear-
ings are damaged when removed.
1. Press tapered roller bearing from shaft using universal puller plate to support bearing.
Remove second tapered roller bearing in the same manner.
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a
b
c
a-Drive Shaft
b-Bearing
c-Universal Puller Plate (P/N 91-37241)
Drive Shaft Reassembly
1. Lubricate inner diameter of small tapered roller bearing with Quicksilver High Perform-
ance Gear Lube. Press small tapered roller bearing onto drive shaft using universal pull-
er plate. Ensure smaller outer diameter faces pinion end of shaft.
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b
a
c
a-Universal Puller Plate (P/N 91-37241)
b-Drive Shaft
c-Small Tapered Roller Bearing