Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Page 6B-38 90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
5. Remove lower drive shaft bearing cup and shims using slide hammer puller
(34569A1) (retain shims for re-installation).
a
b
a - Slide Hammer Puller (91-34569A1)
b - Lower Drive Shaft Bearing Cup
DISASSEMBLY
1. Both upper and lower tapered roller bearings can be removed from the drive shaft in
one operation. Using the bottom bearing cup removed from the gearcase, place the
cup on top of a vise leaving the vise jaws open enough to allow the drive shaft to slide
through.
2. Place the driveshaft through the cup and vise until the bottom bearing is resting in the
cup. While holding the driveshaft, tap on the top of the shaft with a lead hammer until
the bearings are free. Do not drop the shaft when performing this operation.
b
a
a - Lower Bearing Cup Removed from Gear Case
b - Drive Shaft With Both Upper and Lower Bearings