Shift Lever Installation - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

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VELVET DRIVE 5000V V-DRIVE TRANSMISSION

13. Refer to SECTION 2C, "MIE Models - Velvet Drive Transmissions" and check engine

final alignment as outlined.

14. After engine has been properly aligned, connect propeller shaft coupler to transmission

output flange. Attach couplers together with bolts, lockwashers and nuts. Torque to 50

lb. ft. (68 N·m).

15. Refill transmission with specified fluid. Refer to "Filling Transmission."

16. Check for leaks and check fluid level after first engine start-up.

Shift Lever Installation

IMPORTANT: Velvet Drive Warranty is jeopardized if the shift lever poppet spring and/

or ball is permanently removed, or if the shift lever is changed in any manner, or repo-

sitioned, or if the linkage between the remote control and the transmission shift lever

does not have sufficient travel in both directions.

Shift lever and related parts must be assembled as shown.

1. Lubricate poppet ball, spring, and holes in shift lever with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine

2. Install poppet spring and ball. Retain ball by placing shift lever on shaft.

3. Install flat washer, lockwasher and nut on shaft.

4. Torque nut to 96-132 lb. in. (11-15 N·m).

Typical Shift Lever

5. After installation, move shift lever through forward, neutral and reverse positions. No

more than finger-tip effort should be required. If valve binds, cause for binding must be

found and corrected.

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Poppet Spring

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23

90-861326--1 MARCH 1999

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