I removed the driveshaft with the water pump cartridge and
ball bearing today, by first removing the bolt holding the
driveshaft pinion gear on, then placed the driveshaft in the
vice. Next heated the gearcase in the cartridge area, and
used my maple block and hammer to tap it apart.
There’s a small, vertical locating pin on the pump cartridge
that got lost in the process. I made sure it’s not hiding inside
the gearcase somewhere.
The pinion gear “tab lock washer” is in sad shape.
I removed the Forward gear, by first trying a little heat
and wrapping on the gear house with a plastic mallet.
The bearing and gear did drop down about 1/4″, but
refused to go further.
I then fabricated some puller arms to use on my slide hammer.
I was worried about damaging the needle bearing, but all
seems well. It popped out fairly easy.
Prepare to be boarded!