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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft Removal
CAUTION
Gear housing MUST BE in NEUTRAL position, and shift shaft MUST BE removed from gear housing before propeller shaft can be removed from gear housing1Place gear housing in suitable holding fixture with propeller shaft in horizontal position2Use Shift Shaft Bushing Tool (91-31107) to unthread shift shaft bushing(DO NOT remove bushing from shift shaft at this time IMPORTANT: Prior to removal of shift shaft from gear housing, recheck that gear housing is in NEUTRAL position3Bend cover nut lock tab out of cover nut recess51874