Mercury Mariner V-250 V-275 Outboard Service Shop Manual 1990, Page 190Get this manual
3Propeller shaft oil seals can be removed eit her by (a) using pry bar, or (b) pressing seals out when propeller shaft needle bearing is pressed out of bearing carrier 09737
aPropeller Shah Needle BearingMandrelOil Seals
Shift Shaft
CLEANING AND INSPECTION 1Clean shift sha ft and bushing with solvent and dry with compressed ai r2Check sh ift shaft splin es on both ends for wear andlor corrosion damage
aPry Bar
NOTE: Reverse gear must be removed from bearing carrier before propeller shaft needle bearing can be removed4If inspection of propeller shaft needle bearing determ in es that replacement of bearing is requi red, use Universal Bearing Removal and Installation Tool (C-91-3 1229A 1) to press bearing and sea ls out of bearing carrier