Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6A-23
NOTE: Inspection of the bearing surfaces on the propeller shaft where the needles of the
bearing carrier needle bearing rolls, gives an indication of the condition of the needle
bearing inside the bearing carrier. Replace needle bearing in the bearing carrier if the prop
shaft is pitted, grooved, scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating, or has em-
bedded particles.
7. Perform the following step a. or b. as necessary.
a. If Replacing the Needle Bearing and Seals: Remove the needle bearing and
seals with the tools as shown.
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a
b
c
d
a - Bearing Driver Rod (91-37323)
b - Needle Bearing
c - Driver Head (91-36569)
d - Oil Seals
(1.) Discard the needle bearing and both seals.
b. If Replacing the Seal Only: Remove the oil seals with a suitable pry bar, being
careful not to damage the bore of the bearing carrier.
a
b
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a - Oil Seals
b - Pry Bar
(1.) Discard both of the seals.