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GEARCASE
INTERNAL GEARCASE SERVICE
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INTERNAL GEARCASE
SERVICE
Pinion Bearing Removal
Inspect the pinion bearing for damage without
removing it. If the bearing is removed for any rea-
son, it must be replaced.
If the pinion bearing must be replaced, remove the
bearing retaining screw from the gearcase. Dis-
card the O-ring from the screw.
Assemble Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer,
P/N 391257, in the gearcase as follows:
Use a 1 in. wrench to hold the remover in place.
Use a 3/4 in. wrench to turn flange nut clockwise
and draw the bearing up from the housing.
Water Intake Screen
Inspect the water intake screen for blockage and
remove it by depressing the tabs on either side of
the screen and pushing upward.
Pinion Bearing Installation
Install the water intake screen. Drop it into the
water intake cavity and use a suitable tool to push
it down as far as it will go.
Assemble Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer,
P/N 391257, as shown:
IMPORTANT:
Spacers are different sizes and
cannot be interchanged. Be sure to use the cor-
rect part number.
1. Bearing retaining screw
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1. Flange Nut, P/N 326586
2. Plate, P/N 391260
3. Rod, P/N 326582
4. Remover, P/N 326580
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1. Water intake screen
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1. 1/4-20 X 1/2 in. Hex head screw
2. 1 in. O.D. Flat washer
3. Spacer, P/N 326584
4. Plate, P/N 391260
5. Rod, P/N 326582
6. Installer, P/N 326575
7. 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 in. Hex head screw
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