Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 381Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 381

3Verify that the "V" shaped tab aligns with the "V" notch in bearing carrier Forward Gear Backlash
CHECKING

1Apply forward pressure to propeller shaft as follows: aAttach puller jaws and puller bolt onto bearing carrier bosses and propeller shaft70714Tab Washer"V" Tab
aPuller Jaws (91-46086A 1)Puller Bolt (91-85716)

4Lubricate the bearing carrier retainer threads with 2-4-C wfTeflon (92-825407 12)Start the retainer into the gear housing threads and screw it down fully by hand