2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 137Get this manual
Left Hand Rotation Description Speedometer connector Bushing assembly screws (M6 20) (4 each) Nm 2.8 lbin25 60 lbft
Pinion Bearing Removal
NOTE: Inspect the bearing surface on the driveshaft where the needles of the lower pinion bearing rolfThe condition of the driveshaft at this location gives an indication of the condition of the needle bearingReplace lower pinion bearing (needles and race as set) if the driveshaft is pitted, grooved scored, worn unevenly, discolored from overheating, or has embedded particlesIMPORTANT: All the needle bearings (18) must be in place inside bearing race while driving the pinion bearing from the gear housingIt is recommended that the cardboard tube provided with new pinion bearing be used to keep the bearings in place while driving out the old pinion bearingIMPORTANT: Do not reuse the bearing (race or rollers) once it has been removed