Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6B-29
4. Inspect the forward gear for pitted, chipped, broken teeth, hairline fractures, and ex-
cessive or uneven wear. Replace the forward gear and the pinion gear if any defects
are found.
5. Inspect the outer hub of the forward gear for excessive wear or damage. Replace the
forward and the pinion gear if either of these conditions exist.
6. Inspect the clutch jaws of the gear for damage. Surfaces must not be chipped or
rounded off. Replace the forward and the pinion gear if any are found.
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b
a - Reverse Gear Teeth
b - Clutch Jaws
7. Inspect the thrust bearings, collars and forward gear bearing adaptor for excessive
wear in the areas where the thrust bearings come into contact with them. Replace the
appropriate components if they are found to be defective.
8. Inspect the bearing carrier retainer for cracks and/or broken or corroded threads. Re-
place it if any are found.
9. Inspect the large O-ring for damage and/or deterioration. Replace it if either condition
is found.