Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 298Get this manual
8-30 LOWER UNIT 14To separate the bearing housing, install two mm bolts15Tighten the bolts evenly and alternately and force the bearing housing free16Remove the driveshaft and bearing housing from the gearcase as an assembly17Remove the driveshaft bearing housing snap ring holding the preload spring collar18Remove the preload spring collar or pre load spring and washers19Pull out the push rod from the propeller shaft20Remove the clutch dog spring from the shifter21Use small drift to remove the pin from the clutch dog shifter22Slide the clutch dog shifter off the propeller shaft and lay out the shifter components23Remove and discard the propeller shaft bearing housing oil seals 24The housing needle bearings 25And the ball bearingCLEANINGINSPECTION
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Wash all parts completely and dry them using compressed airInspect each part and service it, as necessary, or replace the part if it does not meet specificationParts to be inspected and items to be checked are as follows: All bearings for wear and damage Propeller shaft and driveshaft for wear at oil seal contact points All gear teeth for damage or wear Dogs on clutch dog shifter for wear and damage Dogs on the forward and reverse gears for damage and wear Shifting cam and pushrod for wear Check the magnet for sign of debris in the gear oil Perform aearcase oressure test to check the sealsUse the oil leakaae tester (09950-69511) and air pump assembly (09821-00004) and pressurize