Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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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
Position the shift rod to move the clutch dog as far
forward as possible. This will assist in the removal
of the pinion nut.
Loosen the pinion nut from the bottom of the
driveshaft using Driveshaft Holding Socket,
P/N 311875, Pinion Nut Holder, P/N 334455, and
Wrench Retainer, P/N 341438. Pad the handle of
holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
1. Retainer tab screws
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22775
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
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