Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 266Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 266

Reverse Gear 1Inspect reverse gear teeth for rust, chipping excessive wear (teeth are sharped edged) or broken
4Install new bearing using suitable mandrelPRESS ONLY ON INNER RACE when installing bearingInspect reverse gear clutch jaws for wearRounded jaws indicate the following:

aImproper shift cable adjustmentbEngine idle speed too high
cShifting too slowly
REMOVAL
a Driver (91-37312) Bearing Reverse Gear Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)