0378262 EVINRUDE THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 6V-6146 Load Leveling Beam 1 Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
Release the pressure in the braking system. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
Remove the rear hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hood (Rear) - Remove and Install".
Remove the engine bottom guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bottom Guard (Engine) - Remove and Install".
Remove the transmission bottom guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bottom Guard (Transmission) - Remove and Install".
Remove the cooling system package. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cooling System Package (Radiator, Fan, Aftercooler) - Remove".
Remove the firewalls. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Firewall - Remove".
Remove the upper drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Upper) - Remove and Install". Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, clean the exterior of the component thoroughly. Cleaning the exterior of the component will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies to prevent fluid loss, contaminants from entering the system.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury or death can result from escaping fluid under pressure.Escaping fluid under pressure, even a very small pin-hole size leak, can penetrate body tissue and cause serious injury and possible death. If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak.
Personal injury or death can result from sudden suspension cylinder movement.Sudden movement, up or down, can cause the clearance above your head to change rapidly.Read all warning labels on the suspension cylinders before servicing. Do not check the oil in the suspension cylinder until all the nitrogen pressure has been released.Do not, under any condition, remove valves, cover or plugs from the cylinder unless the rod is fully retracted and all the nitrogen pressure is released.Do not stand under the machine when testing or adjusting the suspension cylinders.
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Discharge the front suspension system. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, Suspension Cylinder, "Suspension System (Front) - Purge and Charge".
Drain the hydraulic tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for the capacity of the hydraulic tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil - Change" for the proper draining procedure.
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Move cover (1) aside.
Remove four bolts (2).
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Remove clamp (3) below cover (1).
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Use two people to remove tube assembly (4). The weight of tube assembly (4) is approximately 27 kg (60 lb).
Remove tube assembly (4).
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Remove cover (5).