BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC BE50DPLABA, Service Manual

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GEARCASE SERVICE, 75 – 90 HP MODELS
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Removal
Remove the two screws, washers, and retainers
holding the propeller shaft bearing housing.
Remove wedge, screw, and washer (“O” Type).
Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from
the gearcase using the following:
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Puller body, screw, and handle from Universal
Puller Set, P/N 378103.
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Two 5/16-18 x 11 in. (279 mm) threaded rods,
two large 5/16 in. I.D. flat washers, and two
5/16-18 nuts (obtain locally).
Assemble components and pull the bearing hous-
ing from the gearcase.
Remove the thrust washer, thrust bearing, and
reverse gear from gearcase.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Removal
Adjust the shift rod to move the clutch dog as far
forward as possible. This will help ease removal of
the pinion nut.
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Holder, P/N 334455, and Wrench
Retainer, P/N 341438 to loosen and remove the
pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad
handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
1. Retainer tab screws 001989
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22775
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
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