New Marine Sterndrive Gimbal Bearing Removal Tool Compatible With Mercruiser Alpha Bravo Omc Cobra

GIMBAL BEARING PULLER — MARINE STERNDRIVE SERVICE TOOL:

MERCRUISER STERNDRIVE APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser Pre-Alpha 'R' Drive
• MerCruiser MR (Mercury R-Drive)
• MerCruiser Alpha One Generation 1 Sterndrive
• MerCruiser Alpha One Generation 2 Sterndrive
• MerCruiser Bravo One Sterndrive
• MerCruiser Bravo Two Sterndrive
• MerCruiser Bravo Three Sterndrive
• MerCruiser Bravo One X / XR / XZ Variants
• All MerCruiser Sterndrive Transom Assemblies with Standard Gimbal Bearings

OMC COBRA STERNDRIVE APPLICATIONS:
• OMC Cobra Sterndrive (1986-1993 Production Years)
• OMC King Cobra Sterndrive
• OMC Cobra SX Sterndrive Bell Housing Configurations

VOLVO PENTA STERNDRIVE APPLICATIONS:
• Volvo Penta SX Sterndrive
• Volvo Penta SX-A Sterndrive
• Volvo Penta DP-S / DPS-A Sterndrive
• Volvo Penta DP-SM Sterndrive

FUNCTION AND DESIGN:
• Removes gimbal bearing from sterndrive transom plate without disassembly inside bellows
• Blind hole puller with three 120-degree expanding segments that lock into bearing inner race
• Includes pressure plate with adapters for both MerCruiser and OMC Cobra bell housings
• Volvo Penta SX bell housing compatibility built in
• Guide pin welded to puller body — eliminates need to put hands inside bellows
• Two thrust races and a bearing separate the pressure plate and tensioning nut
• Spacer allows for 360-degree wrench rotation clearance
• Threaded rod expands the head into the gimbal bearing for secure grip
• Pulling nut tensions the rod to extract the bearing from the transom
• Compatible with slide hammer use (slide hammer sold separately)
• Made from high-quality tool steel for long service life

WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL:
• Sterndrive vibration or noise traced to worn gimbal bearing
• Annual sterndrive maintenance and service
• Engine alignment service requiring gimbal bearing replacement
• Bell housing or transom assembly rebuild
• Replacement of failed gimbal bearings in saltwater applications
• Marine survey repairs and pre-purchase inspection findings
• Professional marine technician daily service work

COMPATIBLE VESSEL TYPES:
• All Powerboats with MerCruiser Sterndrives — Bowriders, Cuddy Cabin, Express Cruiser
• Wakeboard and Ski Boats with Sterndrive Power
• Pontoon Boats with Sterndrive Power Packages
• Older OMC Cobra-Powered Vessels (1986-1993)
• Volvo Penta SX-Powered Sport Boats and Day Cruisers
• Sterndrive-Powered Pleasure Boats Requiring Service
• Marine Service Shops and Professional Mechanics
• DIY Boat Owners Performing Their Own Sterndrive Maintenance

FITMENT NOTE:
Universal sterndrive gimbal bearing puller — fits MerCruiser Alpha, Bravo, MR, OMC Cobra, and Volvo Penta SX sterndrive transom assemblies. Replaces Mercury Quicksilver factory tool 91-83165M. The included pressure plate accommodates both MerCruiser and OMC Cobra bell housings. Slide hammer is sold separately and is recommended for difficult bearing removal. NOTE: For installing new gimbal bearings, a separate driver tool is required (e.g., Mercury 91-32325T or equivalent — not included with this puller).