Filling Transmission; Removal And Installation - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

VELVET DRIVE 5000V V-DRIVE TRANSMISSION

Filling Transmission

IMPORTANT: Use only specified automatic transmission fluid (see "Specifications").
1. Remove dipstick. Fill transmission with fluid, through dipstick hole, to bring up to full
mark.
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, run engine at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes
immediately prior to checking level.
2. Start engine and run at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes to fill all hydraulic circuits.
NOTE: Be sure to push dipstick all the way down into dipstick tube when checking fluid level.
3. Stop engine and quickly check fluid level. Add automatic transmission fluid, if necessary,
to bring level up to full mark on dipstick.
4. Reinstall dipstick. Be sure to tighten T-handle securely.
Removal
The following procedure describes removal of transmission without removing en-
gine. If engine must be removed, refer to Section 2 (see "Table of Contents").
1. Drain transmission fluid,
2. Disconnect fluid cooler hoses.
3. Disconnect shift cable.
4. Disconnect wires from neutral start safety switch.
5. Disconnect wires from fluid temperature switch.
6. Disconnect propeller shaft coupling.
7. Remove four rear mount (to engine bed) bolts.
8. Support rear part of engine with either a hoist or by using wooden blocks under flywheel
housing.
9. Remove two center transmission-to-flywheel housing attaching bolts and install two
long studs.
IMPORTANT: These two long studs will help support weight of transmission during

removal and installation.

Index
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a - Dipstick
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
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NOTICE to INSTALLER
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
73250
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999