Section 4 - Maintenance
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Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown in the following illustration with oil at least once a year, more often if the product is operated in
saltwater.
Alpha shift plate shown,
Bravo shift plate similar
a - Remote control shift
cable
b - Shift assist assembly
c - Intermediate shift cable
Shift Cable ‑ DTS
Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
a - Pivot points
b - Guide contact surfaces
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
139
Mercury 25W-40 Synthetic Blend
4-Stroke Engine Oil
Shift cable pivot points and guide contact surfaces 92-8M0078629
Driveshaft U‑joint Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
1. Apply grease to the driveshaft U‑joint splines and O‑rings.
a - Driveshaft U‑joint splines
b - O‑rings (3)
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme Grease Driveshaft U-joint splines and O-rings 8M0071842
2.
For propeller shaft lubrication, refer to Propellers.
b
a
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