Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 452Get this manual
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Reassembly
Forward Gear Bearing Race
1Place shim(s) (retained from disassembly) into housingIf shim(s) were lost, or new gear housing is being assembled, start with 0.010 in(0.254 mm) shim(s)
2Assemble components as shown using mandrel (91-31106); Apply 2-4-C wrreflon to 0.0of raceDrive race into housing by striking propeller shaft end with lead hammer
91-31106
2-4-C wrretlon (92-850736A 1)
aShim(s)RaceMandrel (91 -31106)Disassembled Propeller ShaftAssembled Bearing Carrier