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.
Engine Coupler
Lubricate the engine coupler splines through the grease fittings on the coupler by applying approximately 8–10 pumps of
grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
NOTE: If the boat is operated at idle for prolonged periods of time, the coupler should be lubricated every 50 hours.
a - Grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme Grease Coupler 8M0071842
NOTE: Your power package is equipped with a sealed engine coupler and Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints. The sealed coupler and shaft
splines can be lubricated without removing the sterndrive unit. The Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints do not require lubrication.
Engine Coupler
Lubricate engine coupler splines through grease fittings on the coupler by applying approximately 8–10 pumps of grease from a
typical hand‑operated grease gun.
b
a
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a
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