90-824052R3 JUNE 2002 LOWER UNIT - 6C-9
Removal, Disassembly,
Cleaning and Inspection
REMOVING GEAR HOUSING FROM
DRIVESHAFT HOUSING
WARNING
Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs
and remove spark plugs from engine before
removing gear housing from driveshaft housing.
1. Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs
and remove spark plugs from engine.
2. Shift outboard into forward gear position.
3. Tilt outboard to full up position and engage tilt
lock lever.
4. Bend tabs of propeller tab washer away from
propeller hub, then remove propeller locknut, tab
washer, propeller and thrust hub from propeller
shaft.
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d
c
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a
b
a - Thrust Hub
b - Propeller Shaft
c - Propeller Hub
d - Tab Washer
e - Propeller Nut
5. Remove plastic cap at rear edge of driveshaft
housing. Using a 12-point socket, un-thread bolt
that secures anodic plate gear housing and
remove tab. (It is not necessary to remove bolt at
this time.)
6. Once anodic plate is removed, remove bolt from
inside of anodic plate cavity.
7. Remove 2 locknuts and washers from bottom
center of anti-cavitation plate.
8. Remove locknut and flat washer from the front
gear housing mounting stud.
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a - Bolt Location (Secures Anodic Plate)
b - Bolt (Inside Anodic Plate Cavity)
c - Locknuts and Washers
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to remove one of the side
mounting locknuts before opposite side locknut
is loosened sufficiently, or driveshaft housing
could be damaged.
9. Loosen the side mounting locknuts. (DO NOT
attempt to remove one nut before opposite side
nut is loosened sufficiently.)
10. Pull gear housing away from driveshaft housing
as far as the loosened nuts (in Step 9) will allow,
then remove loosened nuts. (DO NOT allow gear
housing to fall, as it is now free.)
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