Mercury 40 Service Manual page 438

7. If removed previously, re-install seal and plate.
a - Seal
b - Plate
8. Install gasket and face plate.
a - Gasket
b - Face Plate
IMPORTANT: If the old impeller is re-used, install
in the original (clockwise) direction of rotation.
9. Install drive key and impeller.
a - Drive Key
b - Impeller
6B-30 - LOWER UNIT
b
a
51268
b
a
51293
b
a
51292
10. Lubricate I.D. of cover with Quicksilver Needle
Bearing Assembly Lubricant. Install gasket with
bead toward cover.
4
Needle Bearing Assy. Lub. (92-825265A1)
4
a - Gasket
b - Bead Toward Cover
11. Rotate driveshaft clockwise and push cover
down. Secure cover.
d
c
c
b
b
a - Cover
b - Isolators, (Design 1) Note: 2 isolators for forward screws
are different from remaining 4 isolators
c - Washers (6)
d - Bolts (6); Apply Loctite on threads and torque to 60 lb. in.
(6.8 N·m).
NOTE: Torque cover screws as shown.
1
4
b
51290
a
c
d
d
b
c
51275
3
5
6
2
51271
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998
a