Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video I show how to Rebuild and Install a Mercury Optimax Outboard Bearing Carrier. In the last video on this motor, I basically had to destroy the old bearing carrier since it was so firmly frozen in place. Here. I assemble and install a new one. I follow the Mercury maintenance manual instructions as well for the proper torque specs and assembly steps.

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00:00 Introduction
00:43 The Bearing and Reverse Gear
01:23 Materials I Used
02:04 Preparing the Propeller Shaft
03:38 Installing the Shift Rod
04:14 Preparing the Outboard Bearing Carrier
05:25 Greasing the Needle Bearings and Seals
06:15 Installing the Outboard Bearing Carrier
06:59 Installing the Bearing Carrier Retainer Ring
08:15 Installing and Lubricating the Bearing Carrier Nut
10:26 Cleaning and Lubricating the Drive Shaft Splines
12:00 Torqueing the Retainer Nut to 210 Ft-Lbs
13:05 Bending the Retainer Ring Tab
13:43 Greasing the Propeller Shaft and Washer
14:25 Installing the Propeller and Torqueing the Propeller Nut

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