Chrysler 6, 7.5, 180 Sailor Outboard Motors Service Manual, OB 3330, Page 119Get this manual
cage seal and O-ring seal are replaceable, the bronze bearings are notBearing cage must be replaced if excess wear is found in bearings AVisually check condition of casting for cracks or corrosion BMeasure large bearing inside diameterMeasure at several points Refer to specificationsCMeasure smaller bearinginside diameterMeasure at several points Refer to specifications 5Inspect gears for wearA wear pattern on the gear teeth should be evident and even Each tooth should appear to be polished evenly6Inspect gear housing as follows :
AMeasure i.d of front gear bearing Refer to specifications BCarefully check inside of bore for cracks, corrosion and burrs Remove burrssuperficial corrosion may be permissible if not on sealing surface Cracked housings must be replaced ReassemblyReplacement parts for the gear housing are available individually; in additionall seals used in the gear housing are available in kit form Proceed with reassembly as follows1Replace seals on propeller shaft bearing cage as followsAInstall new O-Ring seal in groove of bearing cage BInstall propeller shaft bearing in cage with spring side outusing seal installer (special tool No T2915) Figure 31 When properly installedcase of seal will be flush to .030" (0.76 mm) below surface of bearing cage