Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 118

MCM MODELS - BRAVO AND BLACKHAWK DRIVES
10. Set engine down on stringers and relieve hoist tension. Disconnect sling from engine
lifting eyes and move sling to center lifting eye.
DO NOT use an alignment tool from another manufacturer. Alignment tools other
than Quicksilver Alignment Tool 91-805475A1, may cause improper alignment and
damage to gimbal bearing and/or engine coupler.
To avoid damage to gimbal bearing, engine coupler or alignment tool:
DO NOT attempt to force alignment tool!
DO NOT raise or lower engine with alignment tool inserted (or partially inserted)
in gimbal bearing or engine coupler.
11. Align engine as follows:
a. Attempt to insert solid end of Quicksilver Alignment Tool through gimbal bearing and
b. If the tool does not fit, remove it and carefully raise or lower the front end of the
Index Index
Page 2A-6
Downloaded from https://needmanual.com/
a - Center Lifting Eye (If Equipped)
into engine coupler splines. If it will not insert easily, proceed to following.
engine, as necessary, and attempt to insert the alignment tool.
CAUTION
CAUTION
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
a
75988
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999