Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 455Get this manual
9Torque the bearing carrier retainer to 210 lbft(285.0 Nm) to seat forward gear assembly in gear case Forward Gear Backlash
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NOTE: If the bearing preload tool has not already been set up, see "Drive ShaftBearing Preload Tool': 'Installation'section first
1Install dial indicator as shown in the following figure23355Bearing Carrier Retainer Wrench (91-61069)
NOTE: Drill 318" (22.2mm) diameter hole through the side (PROPELLER NUT END) of 5" 2" (127mm 50Bmm) 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