Reconditioning The Lower Gear, Models 280-Dp, 290-Dp And Dp; Disassembly - Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 280 Workshop Manual

Reconditioning the lower gear,
models 280-DP, 290-DP and DP

Disassembly

1. Clean the sterndrive externally.
2. Drain the oil by removing the screw (1), if not al-
ready drained in previous steps.
NOTE! Place a drain pan under the sterndrive. Tilt the
sterndrive all the way down to allow all the oil to drain.
3a. Models 280-DP and 290-DP: Remove the lower
gear from the intermediate housing (7 screws).
3b. Model DP: Remove the shift mechanism cover
and remove the 5 bolts holding the lower unit on the
intermediate housing. (Two bolts are inside the shift
mechanism cover.)
4. Install the suspension fixture 885192 in stand
99922520 and brace the lower unit in the stand.
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5a. Models 280-DP and 290-DP: Take care of the
spline sleeve (1), the oil strainer (5) and the -ring (2).
5b. Model DP: Remove the spline sleeve (1) and the
O-rings (2 and 3). Remove the spacer sleeve along
with the O-ring (4) and the oil strainer (5).
6. Remove the two screws holding the anode to the
lower unit.
Repair instructions
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9992520
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