2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 42Get this manual
Right Hand Rotation 2Place the driveshaft through the cup and vise until the bottom bearing is resting in the cupWhile holding the driveshaft, tap on the top of the shaft with dead blow hammer until the bearings are freeDo not drop the shaft when performing this operation ob01590
aLower bearing cup removed from gearcase
bDriveshaft with both upper and lower bearings
Inspection
1Clean all parts with suitable solvent and dry the parts thoroughly using compressed air, being careful not to spin the bearings2The condition of the upper and lower driveshaft bearing cups is an indication of the condition of each of the tapered roller bearings on the driveshaftReplace the bearing and bearing cup if the cup is pitted, grooved, scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating, or has embedded particles3Inspect the bearing surface on the driveshaft where the needles of the lower pinion bearing rollReplace the pinion bearing and the driveshaft if the shaft is pitted, grooved, scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating, or has embedded particles4Inspect the splines at both ends of the driveshaft for worn or twisted conditionReplace the driveshaft if either condition exists5Inspect driveshaft for grooves where water pump base oil seals contact shaftReplace driveshaft if grooves are found