1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 314Get this manual
BIG FOOT
Bearing Carrier
1If inspection of bearing area on propeller shaft determines that replacement of bearing inside of bearing carrier is required, remove bearing from bearing carrier2Secure bearing carrier in vise, DO NOT clamp onto threaded portion of bearing carrier3Remove bearing from bearing carrier with punch or suitable mandrelsocket and hammer
a-Bearing b-Punch
Reassembly