Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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4. When installing the new needle bearing, press on the letter side of the bearing until the bearing is just below the ledge.
a - Letter side of bearing
b - Ledge
5. Using a mandrel that contacts the inner diameter of the bearing race, press the new bearing onto the reverse gear.
a - Mandrel
b - Reverse gear bearing
c - Reverse gear
IMPORTANT: Do not install the bearing carrier O‑ring if the torch lamp will be used on the bearing carrier. The O‑ring will
be damaged by the heat.
6. Use a torch lamp to warm the bearing carrier. Use a suitable mandrel to press the reverse gear assembly into the bearing
carrier until the bearing is seated.
a - Reverse gear assembly
b - Bearing carrier
c - Mandrel
d - Torch lamp
Bearing Mandrel Kit 91‑ 83166M
Torch Lamp 91‑ 63209
a
b
11461
a
b
c
6766
a
b
c
d
6772
Gear Housing (2.15:1)
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