1999 "EE" 90, 115 FFI, 150, 175 V4, V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787024, Page 219Get this manual
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Service
1Remove the seal(s) using OMC Puller Bridge, PI 432127, and OMC Small Puller Jaws, PIN 432131Position the plate on top of the housing to support the bridge, and tighten the jaws securely behind the lower sealIf bearing is removed for any reason, it must be discarded
INote Inspect bearings in place
[] 2Remove either bearing using OMC Puller Bridge, PI 432127, and OMC Large Puller Jaws, PI 432129Rest the puller plate on top the housing to support the bridge, and tighten the jaws securely behind the bearing3Discard the bearing housing O-ring(s)Clean the housing and bearings in solvent, and dry thoroughlyIf bearings were not replacedrotate the needles with your fingers to check for freedom of movement4Inspect the bearing housing anodeReplace anode if it has reduced to two-thirds of its original size (one-third eroded)[] 5Inspect O-ring groove, and sand off any sharp edges that would cut O-ring and prevent its sealingCheck for and remove any nicks or burrs on front of bearing housing