Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6B-41
3. Locate and retain the thrust race and thrust bearing which could be on top of the re-
verse gear (if not, they may be stuck to the reverse gear bearing adaptor).
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a
a - Thrust Bearing and Race
PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY - COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: When accomplishing the next step, all of the parts are free to come
apart. Work closely over a work bench to ensure that the parts are not dropped or
damaged, and to avoid personal injury.
1. Remove the spring around the clutch being careful not to overstretch it during remov-
al. If the spring does not coil back to its normal position once it has been removed,
it must be replaced.
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b
c
a
d
a - Spring
b - Shift Spool Assembly
c - Reverse Gear Assembly
d - Sliding Clutch