6-12 - LOWER UNIT 90-826148R2 MARCH 1997
6. Remove 4 boltssecuringgear casetodriveshaft
housing.
52836
a
a - Bolt (4)
NOTE: If water tube seal remained in drive shaft
housing, remove seal from housing and reinstall on
water pump cover. Secure seal to cover with Loctite
405.
7. Remove 4 bolts securing pump cover.
52830
a
b
a - Seal
b - Bolt (4)
NOTE: Replace cover if thickness of steel at dis-
charge slots is 0.060 in. (1.524mm) or less, or if
groove(s)(otherthanimpellersealinggroove)in cov-
er roof are more than 0.030 in. (0.762mm) deep.
8. Remove cover, washer (above impeller), impel-
ler, key and washer (below impeller).
9. Remove cover gasket, base plate and base gas-
ket.
52692
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
a - Cover
b - Washer (above impeller)
c - Impeller
d - Key
e - Washer (below impeller)
f - Cover Gasket
g - Base Plate
h - Base Gasket
NOTE: Replace impeller if:
-- Impeller blades are cracked, torn or worn.
-- Impeller is glazed or melted (caused by in
sufficient water supply.)
-- Rubber portion of impeller is not bonded to
impeller hub.