1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 217Get this manual
Assembly
INote Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable condi tionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection
1Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257, as shown:
X inHex Head Screw 2 in0.0Flat Washer PI 326584 Spacer PI 326574 Installerl Remover PI 326587 Washer (116 inx in .0 PI 391260 Plate and Bearing PI 326582 Rod -20 inHex Head Screw
2Apply CIVIC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings and insert them into the bearing case3Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the tool
INote Incorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase
drastically reduces the life of the bearingThe bearing is tapered so when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever gearcase is disassembled, the pinion bearing should be checked to ensure that it has been installed with the lettering facing up4Insert the tool with the bearing into the gearcaseDrive the bearing into the gearcase until the washer on the tool contacts the spacerRemove the toolUsing ragremove any excess grease from surface of the needle bearings