Mariner Mercury 105/140 JET, Service Manual

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6B-48 - LOWER UNIT 90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
2. Install propeller shaft into bearing carrier.
a
b
51882
a - Propeller Shaft
b - Bearing Carrier
CAUTION
On Sport Master gear cases, the thrust bearing
installed in the following step must be installed
with the bearing rollers against the flange of the
prop shaft or sever damage will occur.
3. Install thrust bearing and thrust washer onto
propeller shaft.
Sport Master Gear Cases - Install thrust bearing
onto propeller shaft with the bearing rollers
against the flange of the prop shaft.
c
b
c
51913
a
a
Top illustration: Production Gear Cases
Bottom illustration: Sport Master Gear Case.
a - Thrust Bearing
b - Thrust Washer (Not Used in Sport Master Gear Case)
c - Propeller Shaft