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I can easily see how the internal gear puller and slide hammer will pull the forward gear bearing race out and appreciate your reply very much. But, I can't quite understand how the smaller item is used to remove the lower pinion bearing race. Thank you !!
I guess this question is something that few, if any, have experience with. The lower drive shaft bearing OEM p/n is 31-42677A1 and the bearing race is only visible on the prop output side of the gearcase housing via a slot on that side of the drive shaft housing looking down from the top and...
Hello Members, I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the lower unit of a neighbors 1998 Mercury Force 90 hp outboard. I am in need of advice as to how I can remove and replace the races for the lower drive shaft cone bearing and the forward gear bearing race. Thank you in advance for any...
