Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 195

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
b. Couplings with Propeller Shaft Set Screws:
Hurth V-Drive Shown (All Similar)
Hurth V-Drive Shown (All Similar)
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
(1.) If propeller shaft coupler has set screws, remove set screws and mark (dimple)
locations using a transfer punch.
a-Set Screw Location
b-Transfer Punch
(2.) Remove propeller shaft coupler and drill shallow dimples at locations marked
with punch.
(3.) Reinstall propeller shaft coupler and torque bolts to 68 Nm (50 lb-ft). Install set
screws and tighten securely. Safety wire set screws to ensure they Do NOT back
out.
a-Propeller Shaft Couple
b-Bolts (4), with Lockwashers and Nuts (4)
c-Set Screws
d-Safety Wire
e-Transmission Output Flange
b
a
b
d
e
INBOARD (MIE) MODELS
c
a
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