SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT MODELS
Reassembly
1.
2.
3.
Install engine coupling. Torque to 35 lb-ft (48 Nm).
Install flywheel housing. Torque to 30 lb-ft (41 Nm).
Using new gasket, install flywheel cover. Tighten screws securely.
IMPORTANT: Groove in outside diameter of ball bearing must align with grease fitting
hole.
4.
5.
Install ball bearing into output shaft housing, then install snap ring.
Apply Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant With Teflon to O-rings (on output shaft), then
slide shaft through bearing. Secure shaft with snap ring.
6.
Apply Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease to splines on output shaft.
Install output shaft housing to flywheel housing. Torque screws to 30 lb-ft (48 Nm).
Secure rear engine mounts to stringer with bolts. Tighten securely.
Remove hoist (or wooden blocks).
7.
8.
9.
10.
Install drive shaft and check alignment. (Refer to SECTION 2B for engine and drive shaft
alignment if engine was removed.)
11.
Using Quicksilver U-Joint and Gimbal Bearing Grease, grease ball bearing through
grease fitting.
Drive Shaft Repair (MCM Sterndrive Models)
Removal
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the engine to service the drive shaft.
1.
Remove top and bottom drive shaft shields around transom end and engine end of drive
shaft.
a
c
e
d
b
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Top Shield and Bottom Shield at Transom End (Engine End Similar)
a - Top Shield
b - Bottom Shield
c - Bolt 3/3-16 x 7/8 In. (22.2 mm); 4 Used
d - Nut 3/8 16: 4 Used
e - Screws (3 Used Hidden In This View)
Index
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OCTOBER 1999
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