Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 406Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 406

NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
11 Bearing carrier a-ring should be inspected for cuts and abrasions
NOTE: It is good repair procedure to replace all o-rings and seals regardless of appearance12Apply 2-4-C wfTeflon to .0 of bearing carrier and also to a-ringInstall a-ring onto bearing carrier13Using suitable mandrel, press reverse gear assembly into carrier