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"OK, Lower unit needs new inta

"OK, Lower unit needs new intake screen. I need to remove bearing housing to get old out and new in. Of course I snapped one of the bolt heads off. Housing should still come off. What is best way to remove this bearing housing with out doing further damage?
Also I will replace driveshaft oil retainer since it came in the water pump kit.
Just came from dealer, he sail oil did not look to bad, I purchased "premium blend" oil.
I also got the o-ring under the bearing housing.
How do I get the bearing housing out?"
 
"2 screwdrivers....pry up on o

"2 screwdrivers....pry up on opposite sides....and,...i dont have that LU to look at,but,...u dont need to pull that brng hsng to replace a wtr screen.....i am certain..it may be tight,but,i have done it,..30 yrs worth,unless i have missed something...maybe joe will jump in.!"
 
"I hope Joe jumps in too. The

"I hope Joe jumps in too. There is no way the new is going in without removing the housing. I could crush the old to get it out. This was likely redesigned a year later because of this. The top of the bearing housing is round, and fills a lot of space, while the drwg. shows it to be square. Virtually no room for prying. The square would have allowed more room. I could mill it when I get it out to prevent this problem again, or replace the housing with a newer one.
Thanks"
 
"that does sound familiar,...w

"that does sound familiar,...well,..u are still gonna have to pry up a lil to get the brng hsng out."
 
OK done deal. Lots of heat an

OK done deal. Lots of heat and pulling upward did it.
Purchased and replaced the seals in the housing as well.
My partner in crime (father-in-law) came to my rescue. Thanks again.
 
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