Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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268
GEARCASE
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing
screws with washers.
Remove pinion nut and driveshaft from the gear-
case. If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to
(Special) Driveshaft Removal Procedures on
p. 268.
The bearing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and
thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft.
Reach inside the gearcase and remove the pinion
and pinion nut.
(Special) Driveshaft Removal Procedures
The driveshaft to pinion taper is a locking taper. If
necessary, use Driveshaft Puller, P/N 390706, and
Backing Plate, P/N 325867, to break the lock.
Install the tools as shown by clamping them
around the driveshaft. Alternately tighten the two
vertical screws against the backing plate inserted
between the puller and the gearcase until the
driveshaft pops loose from the pinion.
If upper driveshaft becomes separated from lower
driveshaft, use Lower Driveshaft Puller,
P/N 342681, to remove. Install puller into lower
driveshaft and turn 90° to position hook under pin
in driveshaft. Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 391008,
into puller and remove driveshaft.
1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
COA3153
1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust bearing
4. Thrust washer
COA3558
COA3159
1
1
1
2
3
4
1. Drive shaft
2. Puller
3. Backing plate
41177
46905
1
2
3