1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 294Get this manual
6Inspect forward ge ar tapered be aring and race for rust, roughness or excessive we ar (looseness)7If be aring is in service able condition, remove be aring from ge ar as removal process will damage be aring8If be aring must be replaced, remove be aring from ge ar using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and suitable mandrel9R eplace be aring and race as setUse suitable mandrel to press be aring onto ge arP NLY IN when installing be aring Shift Shaft
1Inspect shift cam for we ar or gallingR eplace cam if necessary2If cam is worn, inspect cam follower in end of propeller shaft for we ar