Transmission Installation - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Transmission Installation

1. Apply Engine Coupler Spline Grease to transmission input shaft splines and engine
drive plate splines.
2. Using a suitable hoist, position transmission in boat and align transmission splines with
drive plate splines.
3. Slide transmission into place and secure with attaching hardware. Torque transmission
to flywheel housing fasteners to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft). Remove hoist.
4. Install rear mount brackets to transmission. Torque fasteners and hardware to 61 Nm
(45 lb-ft).
5. Using hoist, raise engine and transmission to remove blocks (if employed). Lower
assembly to engine bed. Securely tighten the four rear engine mount to engine bed
fasteners with hardware. Relieve hoist tension.
6. Install transmission fluid cooler and hoses. Torque hose fittings at cooler and transmis-
sion housing to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
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a - Engine Mount To Engine Bed Fastener Location (4), 2 On Each Side
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