Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 443Get this manual
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Pinion Gear, Drive Shaft, and Forward Gear
1Hold drive shaft using Drive Shaft Holding Toolremove (and discard) pinion nutModel Drive Shaft Holding Tool 91-56775 91-817070 91-56775
404550 Bigfoot (4-Stroke)
60 Bigfoot
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2Remove drive shaft, pinion gear, bearing and forward gear3Replace pinion gear if it is chipped or worn 4Replace bearing and race if either are rusted or damaged; or if bearing does not roll free IyTo remove race, refer to "Lower Drive Shaft Bearing Race," following 5Replace forward gear if gear teeth or clutch teeth are chipped or worn