Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 427Get this manual
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOMPONENT REASSEMBLY
Propeller Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
NOTE: Complete the instructions in this section only if the assembly components have been disassembled and repaired or replaced
1Assemble 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)
Hold onto the propeller shaft assembly in the following step to avoid personal injury andor dropping components when turning the gear housing over
1While holding onto the propeller shaft, turn the gear housing over so that the bore opening is facing down2While moving the propeller shaft to the left (port) side of the gear housing, to allow the shift spool to disengage from the shift crank, lower the propeller shaft out of the gear housingNOTE: The rollers of the reverse gear bearing adaptor may become dislodged while removing the propeller shaft assemblyIf this occurs, inspect the bearing cage to see if it has been damagedIf it has not been damaged simply snap the rollers back into positionIf it has been damaged it will be necessary to remove and replace the bearing as outlined in the "Reverse Gear Bearing Adaptor Assembly", 'Component Disassembly and Reassembly' section found on page 6B-32