Gimbal bearing removal

[shimano]

wondering if the gimbal bearing can be changed without removing the bellows and gimbal,You can see it in there ,looks like it might be possible?Any tips.1989 3 ltr omc,cobra.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Ayuh,... It'll come right out through there,...

 

[shimano]

Re: Gimbal bearing removal

got the bearing out no problem,having some issued getting the seal out ,don't have a seal remover, any tips.Tried with the bearing puller but there is not enough of a lip to catch on the seal?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Ayuh,... I don't do OMCs,...
But,....
Maybe you can tip it out from Inside the boat....If you can even get in there of course...

 

[jam1ej20]

Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Is there anything wrong with the seal? I've read that a lot of people don't replace it.

 

[shimano]

Re: Gimbal bearing removal

I don't think there was till i started to remove it now it definitely needs replacing,I burrowed another puller an am going to go at it again today ,I'll post the results.