Volvo Penta — Output gear housing, disassembly

Repair & overhaul

From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Remove the nut (socket size 27 mm).
2. Disassemble the propeller shaft flange with tool 884078 or a claw puller; pull off the seal ring.
3. Press the output shaft out of the bearing housing with tool 884730.
4. Remove the seal ring with a screwdriver; clean off all traces of sealant.
5. Remove the O-ring and ball bearing from the bearing housing.
6. Remove the ferrule from the output shaft.
7. Press the shaft out from the roller bearing with a knife puller.
8. Remove the outer bearing races with tool 884726 and shaft 884143.
9. Check the cooling water pipe; remove the screw and lift the manifold off.
10. Remove the O-rings from the cooling water pipe and screw hole; press the pipe out.

Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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