Mercury 15XD - Jet Drive Removal and Installation

JET DRIVE
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 6B-23
Jet Drive Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Removewaterintakeandimpeller.RefertoImpellerRemovalandInstallationpreced-
ing.
2. Disconnect the shift linkage.Remove 5 bolts (shown)securing jet drive todrive shaft
housing and remove jet drive.
Installation
1. Install jet drive with bolts shown.
b
a
a
7
Loctite 271 (92-809820)
7
7
a - Bolts (4) -- Apply Loctite 271 to Threads and Torque to 25 lb. ft.
(34.0 N·m)
b - Bolt (1) -- Apply Loctite 271 to Threads and Torque to 23.0 lb. ft.
(31.0 N·m)