Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

CLAMP/SWIVEL BRACKETS & DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
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3. Remove water tube from driveshaft housing plate.
4. Exhaust diffuser is secured to housing plate with 6 bolts. Remove bolts, then remove
diffuser.
5. Pull exhaust tube out of drive shaft housing.
51850
51857
c
d
a
b
a-Water Tube
b-Exhaust Diffuser
c-Exhaust Tube
d-Drive Shaft Housing
6. Remove all gasket material from driveshaft housing and related components.
7. Remove bolts, which secure lower mount retainers to drive shaft housing, and remove
retainers.
8. Remove rubber caps from lower mount bolts.
51855
a
b
a-Bolts
b-Lower Mount Retainer (One Each Side)

Mercury Optimax 135 Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	135 HP
Fuel Induction System	2-stage direct fuel injection
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-5750 RPM
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Dry Weight	431 lbs
Shaft Length	20", 25"