How does the bearing housing come out?

[jmerc6]

I'm trying to replace the seals in the LU of '89 200XP Evinrude. The gearcase around the bearing housing is all corroded and it won't budge. I've removed the 4 bolts in the gearcase housing. Is there something I'm missing or is it just stuck? I don't won't to break anything.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: How does the bearing housing come out?

Just use a good puller and perhaps some heat where the O ring is on the carrier. They can be stubborn.

If the only seals you want to replace are the prop shaft seals, the dealer has a tool to R&R them without taking the carrier out. Takes about 15 minutes. You'll need the O rings under the 4 bolts when you replace them.

 

[jmerc6]

Re: How does the bearing housing come out?

Thanks for the info. I've ordered the complete seal kit so I thought I would just go ahead and do them all while I'm into it.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: How does the bearing housing come out?

Pulling the carrier is the tough one. Get it whipped and the rest are easy. Good luck!