Top Bearing Replace

[sonicss33]

Is it possible to replace the top bearing on a 2004 Merc 150hp fishing motor while on the boat w/o splitting the case? Motor runs good but bearing is noisy.

[eli]

yes you can loosen the two top front half bolts carefully take your time pry the bearing cap out

[sonicss33]

Thank you

[ssv1761982]

How did you isolate the noise to the top bearing? Just curious.