Sterndrive, Bellows, And Engine Alignment - Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual

2. Lubricate the driveshaft grease fittings by applying approximately 3–4 pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated
grease gun.
b
a
a - Driveshaft grease fittings
b - Transom end grease fitting
c - Engine end grease fitting
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease

Sterndrive, Bellows, and Engine Alignment

IMPORTANT: Have your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility perform the maintenance procedures listed, or refer to the
appropriate Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrive Service Manual.
1. Lubricate the U‑joint shaft splines and the O‑rings.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2. Inspect the U‑joint bellows for cracks or other signs of deterioration. Ensure that the bellows clamps are tight.
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Description
Transom end grease fitting, engine end grease fitting, driveshaft grease
b
a
Description
Where Used
fittings
a - U‑joint shaft splines
b - U‑joint shaft O‑rings
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Where Used
U-joint shaft splines and O-rings
Section 4 - Maintenance
c
a
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Part No.
8M0071842
Part No.
8M0071842
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