2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 472Get this manual

2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 472

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
1Remove fasteners51117

a -Fasteners 2With propeller shaft horizontal, pull carrier to break seal with gear housingRemove bearing carrierpropeller shaft components as an assembly, taking care not to lose cam follower or metal balls in end of propeller shaft3Remove propeller shaft from bearing carrier