Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 452Get this manual
12Insure that the "V" shaped tab aligns with the "V" notch in bearing carrier 14Torque the bearing carrier retainer to 210 lbft(285.0 Nm) to seat forward gear assembly in gear case70714Tab Washer"V" Tab
23355Bearing Carrier Retainer Wrench (91-61069)
13Lubricate the bearing carrier retainer threads with 2-4-C wlTeflon (92-825407 12)Start the retainer into the gear housing threads and screw it down fully by hand
NOTE: Drill 31fT (22.2mm) diameter hole through the side (PROPELLER NUT END) of 5" 2" (127mm 50.8mm) long piece of PVC pipeA screwdriver may be inserted thru pipe into propeller shaft splines to prevent PVC pipe from turning while tightening retaining nut