Mercury 225 EFI User Manual

LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6B-13
Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection of Counter
Rotation (Left Hand) Gear Housing
REMOVAL
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 engine into NEUTRAL position.
3. Tilt engine to full up position and engage tilt lock lever.
4. Bend tabs of propeller tab washer away from thrust hub (rear), then remove propeller
locknut, tab washer, thrust hub (rear), propeller and thrust hub (forward) from propel-
ler shaft.
5. Mark gear housing and trim tab so that trim tab can be reinstalled in the same position.
Remove plastic cap at rear edge of driveshaft housing. Remove bolt that secures trim
tab and remove tab from gear housing.
6. Once trim tab is removed, remove bolt from inside of trim tab cavity.
51916
51912
a
b
c
d
e
f
c
g
h
i
52375
a-Tab Washer
b-Propeller Nut
c-Rear Thrust Hub
d-Continuity Washer (if equipped)
e-Propeller Shaft
f-Thrust Hub (forward)
g-Bolt (secures trim tab)
h-Bolt (inside trim tab cavity)
i-Ribs – Align Carefully with Trim Tab while Securing Tab

Mercury 225 EFI Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	225 hp
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alternator Output	60 Amp
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Weight	505 lbs
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-5800