2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 30Get this manual
Right Hand Rotation 2Inspect the bearing carrier for signs of excessive corrosion especially in the area where the bearing carrier touches the gear housingIf excessive corrosion is evident replace the carrier aBearing carrier
bInspect for corrosion
3The propeller shaft utilizes tapered roller bearing and cup for shaft support just forward of the bearing carrier sealsThe reverse gear and bearing assembly must be removed from the bearing carrier to gain access to the propeller shaft tapered bearing for inspection4Inspect reverse gear to pinion gear wear pattern (should be even and smooth)If not, replace reverse gear, pinion gear and forward gear5Check clutch jaws on reverse gear for damageReplace reverse gear, if damage is found on clutch jaws6Apply light oil to reverse gear bearingRotate reverse gear bearing while checking bearing for rough spots andor catchesPush in and pull out on reverse gear to check for bearing side wearReplace bearing if any of the listed conditions exist