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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
DISASSEMBLY
1Remove (and discard) shift shaft bushing oil seal by prying it out or driving it out with punch and hammer
CLEANINGINSPECTIONBEARING CARRIER
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that all seals and O-rings be replaced (as normal repair procedure) to assure effective repair
CAUTION
DO NOT spin bearings dry with compressed air, as this could cause bearing to score1Clean bearing carrier with solvent and dry with compressed air2Bearing carrier propeller shaft needle bearing condition is determined by propeller shaft bearing surface condition(See "Propeller Shaft Inspection)