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GEARCASE INTERNAL GEARCASE SERVICE
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Service
Rear Seal Removal
Remove seals using Puller Bridge, PN 432127, and Large Puller Jaws, PN 432129Place the plate on top of the housing to support the bridge, and tighten jaws securely behind the inner seal
port the bridge, and tighten jaws securely behind the bearing
Inspect the bearing housing anodeReplace anode if it is reduced to two-thirds of original sizeTighten screws to torque of 108 to 132 inlbs(12.2 to 14.9 Nm)21047
1 Bearing Removal IMPORTANT: Inspect bearings in placeIf a
bearing is removed for any reason, it must be discardedRemove rear bearing using Puller Bridge, PN 432127, and Large Puller Jaws, PN 432129Place the puller plate on top of the housing to support the bridge, and tighten jaws securely behind the bearing001220