Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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GEARCASE
BEARING AND SEAL REMOVAL
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Driveshaft Bearing Housing
The driveshaft bearing is not serviceable. Replace
the bearing housing assembly if the bearing is
worn or damaged. Also, inspect the driveshaft
bearing surface if the bearing is damaged.
Seal Removal
Remove the driveshaft bearing housing seals
using Puller Bridge, P/N 432127, and Large Puller
Jaws, P/N 432129. Discard the seals.
Remove and discard the O-ring from the bearing
housing.
Clean the bearing housing in solvent to remove
sealer from the seal bore and the O-ring groove.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing
Rear Seal Removal
Remove seals using Puller Bridge, P/N 432127,
and Small Puller Jaws, P/N 432131. Position the
plate on top of the housing to support the bridge,
and tighten jaws securely behind the inner seal.
Bearing Removal
Rear seals must be removed if bearing replace-
ment is needed. See
Rear Seal Removal .
IMPORTANT:
Inspect bearings in place. If a
bearing is removed for any reason, it must be dis-
carded.
Remove either bearing using Puller Bridge,
P/N 432127, and Large Puller Jaws, P/N 432129.
Rest the puller plate on top of the housing to sup-
port the bridge, and tighten the jaws securely
behind the bearing.
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