theboatguy1969
Cadet
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- Sep 9, 2010
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Gents, I am replacing the lower unit seals in my Yamaha (SX225TXRY). My lower unit has the lower unit cap that has the two bolts vice the locking ring and tabbed washer. The lower unit cap came off without difficulties. I removed the two bolts holding the bearing carrier in place and have a puller ( flywheel puller with J-bolts around the carrier lugs) with about 80 ft-lbs. of tension on it right now. I have heated the gearcase with oxy-acetylene around the contact point of the aft portion of the carrier and the gear case with no luck. I have looked at the parts diagrams, read the procedure in my manual, and searched these forums for similar issues and I am convinced the only thing holding this carrier in place is corrosion around the contact surface(s). The drive shaft and shift rod assemblies are still installed. That said, before I get more aggressive and up the torque or add a slide hammer to the mix in addition to the torch heating I wanted to see if anyone on here knows of anything else that could be holding this thing in place. I have never had one of these apart before and I obviously don't want to cause mechanical damage to other parts.