Propeller Shaft Inspection (Bravo Two) - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
4. Coat outside diameter of oil seal with Loctite 271. Install outer oil seal with lip facing
5. Fill area between seals with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon.
Propeller Shaft
Inspection
1. Check propeller shaft for bent condition. Use either method "a or b" following:
2. Inspect for bent or twisted splines.
3. Inspect surface of shaft where bearing carrier oil seal lips contact shaft. Oil seals will
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outward using cup and seal driver (P/N 91-55916).
a - Cup And Seal Driver
b - Outer Oil Seal
a. Lathe And Dial Indicator Method:
(1.) Position propeller shaft centers in lathe.
(2.) Mount dial indicator at front edge of propeller shaft.
(3.) Rotate shaft and observe dial indicator. Movement of more than .007 in.
(.179 mm) is reason for replacement.
b. V-blocks And Dial Indicator Method:
(1.) Position propeller shaft bearing surfaces on V-blocks.
(2.) Mount a dial indicator at front edge of propeller shaft.
(3.) Rotate shaft and observe dial indicator. Movement of more than .007 in.
(.179 mm) is reason for replacement.
have to be replaced if any grooves are found.
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a b
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