lower unit tear down

[james221]

hey quys, i have a 96 johnson 225 ocean runner and i just bought a lower unit from a guy. i need to put my old shift rod, water pump, and shaft (drive shaft) into the new unit. is this something i could do myself? i'm pretty good with a wrench, but i have never done this before. any suggestions? thanks

 

[Walker]

Re: lower unit tear down

It takes a couple of special tools. Special wrench for the nut on the driveshaft below the pinion gear, some very large and long inside snap ring pliers and a puller for the bearing carrier

 

[rodbolt]

Re: lower unit tear down

take it to a BRP dealer, the two piece shaft can be replaced without a teardown.<br />ya just need the collar that locks on the shaft to remove it.<br /> if you replace the lower driveshaft you will also need the shim bar assy to reshim it to the new case.<br />I have ron's marine in portsmouth Va do a few here and there.