Mercury BRAVO Service Manual page 160

DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
4. Align clutch gear timing marks with index marks on drive shaft housing as close as pos-
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the retainer nut is not cross-threaded by turning the retainer nut
counterclockwise until thread engagement is felt; then turn retainer nut clockwise.
5. Install U-joint assembly into drive shaft housing. Apply Special Lubricant 101 to threads
NOTE: On Bravo X, XZ, XR & Diesel Bravo, the retainer nut must be started using retainer
nut spanner wrench.
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sible.
a - Timing Marks
b - Index Marks
of retainer nut and install. Torque retainer nut to 200 lb-ft (271 Nm).
Standard Bravo
6 1
a
6 4
b
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Bravo X, XZ, XR, & Diesel Bravo
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b
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90-863160 MAY 2000