Mercury Optimax Models 135, 150, Direct Fuel Injection., Page 417Get this manual

Mercury Optimax Models 135, 150, Direct Fuel Injection., Page 417

LEFT 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 or vise 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 3Bend retainer nut lock tab out of retainer nut recess