280 primary drive removal

[lorddrek]

I am replacing the seals and b

I am replacing the seals and bearings on my primary drive shaft. I have removed the seals and 3 large C clips but can't seem to remove anything else. How do you remove the bearings and shaft? Thanks.

Derek

 

[el_pescador]

"First, you need to remove the

"First, you need to remove the bellhousing from the engine. Then, after you have removed the large circlips, press the shaft from the engine side towards the outdrive side. After the shaft has been removed, then remove the small circlip so that you can replace the ball bearing.

Make sure you replace the pilot bearing in the crankshaft (if fitted in your model) and make sure the splines are clean and well greased before you slide the bellhousing back into place."