Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 963

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
10. Remove remaining transmission attaching bolts.
11. Pull transmission straight back and off engine.
Installation
1. Before installing transmission, check transmission pump indexing for correct rotation.
2. Check transmission output shaft rolling torque. See "Specifications."
3. Apply Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease to transmission input shaft splines and
4. If removed, install rear engine mounting brackets (to transmission) as outlined in SEC-
5. Align transmission splines with drive plate splines.
6. Slide transmission into place and secure with bolts.
7. Remove two long studs (installed in Step 9) and install remaining two bolts. Torque all
8. Relieve hoist tension and fasten rear engine mounts to engine bed. Tighten bolts
9. Connect wires to neutral start safety switch.
10. Connect wires to fluid temperature switch.
11. Connect fluid cooler hoses to transmission.
12. Connect and adjust shift cable(s). Refer to SECTION 2C.
IMPORTANT: Velvet Drive Transmission Warranty is jeopardized if the shift lever pop-
pet ball or spring is permanently removed, if the shift lever is repositioned or changed
in any manner, or if remote control and shift cables do not position shift lever exactly
as shown.
Index
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Refer to "Pump Indexing."
engine drive plate splines.
TION 3 (see "Table of Contents"). Torque to 45 lb. ft. (61 N·m).
bolts to 50 lb. ft. (68 N·m).
securely.
a - Transmission Shift Lever
b - Poppet Ball Must Be Centered in This Detent Hole when Left-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
c - Poppet Ball Must Be Centered in This Detent Hole when Right-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
d - Poppet Ball Must Be Centered in This Detent Hole for Neutral Position
e - Install Shift Lever Stud in This Hole when Using Quicksilver Shift Cables
VELVET DRIVE 5000V V-DRIVE TRANSMISSION
a
e
c
b
d
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