Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 362Get this manual
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLYComponent Reassembly NOTE: Complete the instructions in this section only if the assembly components have been disassembled and repaired or replaced1Assemble new tapered roller bearing to the drive shaft with the large 0.0of the bearing facing the pinion gear end of the drive shaft2Press the tapered roller bearing onto the drive shaft using the universal puller plate and suitable mandrel, (an old tapered roller bearing inner race) Propeller Shaft Assembly and Forward Gear Bearing Cup
REMOVAL 1Tilt the propeller shaft to the port side of the gear housing and remove the shaft by pulling it straight up and out23348 Propeller Shaft Assembly Shift Spool Shift Crank Thrust Washer (Reverse Gear)