March 21, 1962
Bulletin No. SB-894
Special Tools
SUBJECT: Gearcase roller bearing race puller and installer.
75 h.p. V4S(L)-12 thru 14;
V4A(L)-13 thru 14.
Both the subject parts illustrated in figures 1 and 2 are available from Outboard
Marine Corporation Parts Depot at the following net unit prices. C.O.D. orders are
not accepted. Mail all orders with prepayments to:
OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION PARTS DEPOT
P.O. BOX 470
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
378450 Gearcase roller bearing race puller $12.75 net
378449 Gearcase roller bearing race installer 5.00 net
DO NOT ORDER THESE PARTS FROM JOHNSON MOTORS NOR FROM YOUR PARTS DISTRIBUTOR.
SB-894
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING 378450 RACE PULLER:
1. Remove all internal gearcase parts
down to the roller bearing race.
2. Insert the puller assembly through
propeller end of gearcase, and position
as shown in figure 3.
(a) Be certain puller jaws are behind
the bearing race, and that the
guide plate is fully seated in gear-
case as illustrated to allow pull-
ing perpendicular to the race!
3. Turn puller handle clockwise to remove
bearing race.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING 378449 INSTALLER:
1. Place bearing race in position in the
forward end of the gearcase, tapered
side toward the propeller end of the
gearcase.
2. Insert installer through opening at
propeller end of gearcase and seat in
bearing race.
3. Place the heavy, knurled guide plate over
installer handle and seat in gearcase as
shown in figure 4. Be certain parts are
properly aligned.
4. Using either an arbor press or a rawhide
mallet, drive the bearing race into its
proper position.
NOTE: It is important that the heavy, machined guide plate be used with the installer
to assure proper alignment. The stamped guide plate will not provide proper
alignment with the installer.
JOHNSON MOTORS
W. W. DeWees
W. W. DeWees
Service Department
WWD:eb
NOTE: Post on your V-75 index.
