2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 126Get this manual
Left Hand Rotation 4Remove the remainder of the components 3444
aDetent pinRingfaces forward gearCross pin
dSpool and actuating shaft assemblyReverse gear assemblyClutch
Inspection
1Clean all the parts with suitable solvent and dry the parts thoroughly using compressed air, being careful not to spin bearings2Inspect the sliding clutch jaws for damageJaws must not be chipped or rounded offReplace the clutch if they are3The propeller shaft utilizes two tapered roller bearing and cup assemblies for propeller shaft supportOne tapered bearing is just forward of the bearing carrier sealsThe forward gear assembly and bearing adapter must be removed from the bearing carrier to gain access to this bearing for inspectionThe other tapered bearing is located inside the reverse gear assemblyThe reverse gear assembly must be removed from the propeller shaft and snap ring retainer and flat washer removed from the reverse gear assembly to gain access to this tapered bearing for inspection