SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRING MINOR DISASSEMBLY
Gimbal Bearing
IMPORTANT: Gimbal bearing and carrier are a matched set and must be replaced as
an assembly. Tolerance ring must be replaced any time gimbal bearing is removed.
Inspection
Removal
1.
2.
Remove sterndrive unit.
Reach through bell housing. Rotate gimbal bearing and check for rough spots. Pull and
push on inner race to check for side wear. Any excessive movement or roughness is
cause for replacement.
CAUTION
Do not remove gimbal bearing unless replacement is necessary, as damage to bear-
ing may result during removal.
1.
Remove gimbal bearing assembly.
d
b
a
f
c
e
g
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a - *Puller Shaft 91-31229
b - *Nut 11-24156
c - *Washer 12-34961
d - 3 Plates 91-29310
e - Slide Hammer Puller
f - Gimbal Bearing Inner Race
g - Gimbal Bearing Carrier
*
From Bearing Removal and Installation Tool 91-31229A7
2.
Remove grease seal using a slide hammer.
a
b
22171
a - Gimbal Housing
b - Grease Seal
INDEX
90-863160
MAY 2000
Page 4A-19
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