Worn out bearings

[BigAl331]

I've got a steering issue that is bearing related. Today I pulled up on the foot and noticed that the lower bearing on the "main mounting"(not sure what else to call it) shaft is wasted.

The problem I am having is figuring out what it is called so that I can find bearings to replace them (upper and lower), also I need to know how to replace them.

[cterrebonne]

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sounds like your swivel pin bushings are out.

[Skools Out]

yeah those are nylon bushings in there. pain in the azz to replace.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

yeah those are nylon bushings in there. pain in the azz to replace.

yeah talk about, last one i had to do was on a my 200 merc and i have to do it on my 250xb before i run her on the stream.

[BigAl331]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

yeah those are nylon bushings in there. pain in the azz to replace.

I wonder why they didn't use bearings?

Anyway thanks guys. I look up the swivel pin.

Now how do I replace the pin bushing?

[Skools Out]

nylon bushing would out last a bearing as that area is under water, bearings wouldn't last 6 weeks. salt would kill them.