Mercury 5 SERIES User Manual

GEAR HOUSING
90-857138R1 MAY 2000 Page 6-17
Drive Shaft
IMPORTANT: Retain shim(s) for reassembly.
1. Remove shim(s).
2. Remove drive shaft assembly and pinion gear.
a
b
c
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a - Shims
b - Drive Shaft Assembly
c - Pinion Gear
Forward Gear and Bearing
1. To remove forward gear, strike open end of gear housing on a block of wood as shown,
dislodging gear from bearing. Make sure to retain shim(s) found behind gear for reas-
sembly.
IMPORTANT: Forward gear bearing is damaged during removal. DO NOT remove
bearing unless replacement is necessary. Refer to “Cleaning and Inspection” follow-
ing.
2. Remove forward gear bearing using puller.
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a
b
c
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a - Open End of Gear Housing
b - Forward Gear Bearing
c - Puller

Mercury 5 SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	5 SERIES
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English