Removed the lower unit bearing carrier and replaced the oil seal and carrier bearing on my 2006 Mercury 5 h.p. 4 stroke. After reassembling and reinstalling the gear housing with prop shaft and prop as shown in the shop manual, the prop spun freely in both directions and would not go into gear...
New member here trying to change propshaft oil seal on 2006 Mercury 5hp 4 stroke. I have the bearing carrier out and propshaft removed and the mercury shop manual says the propshaft bearing must be removed in order to remove and replace the oil seal. Am hoping someone here can tell me how to...