1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 297Get this manual
Bearing Carrier NEEDLE BEARING 1The condition of the carrier ne edle be aring can be determined by inspecting its running surface on the propeller shaft2If the shaft is discolored (from lack of oil) or pitted, replace be aring and shaft3B aring can be removed by using Driver Rod (91-37323) and Driver (91-37312)R emoving be aring will also remove both propeller shaft se als
4Apply light coat of Special Lubricant 101 (92-13872A1) to .Dof be aring5Install be aring using Mandrel 91-8170116Press be aring into carrier until mandrel bottoms on carrier