2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 40Get this manual
Right Hand Rotation 2Remove the driveshaft and all components by pulling the driveshaft straight out of the gear housing as shown IMPORTANT: The pinion bearing rollers are free to fall out of the pinion bearing once the driveshaft is removed Be careful not to loose the 18 rollers
NOTE: If pinion gear is seized onto the driveshaft, place gearcase in vise using soft jaw vise coversPlace block of wood on gear housing mating surfaceUse mallet and carefully tap gear housing away from driveshaft