Powerhead Installation - Mercury 15XD Service Manual

Powerhead Installation

1. Verify powerhead base surface and driveshaft housing mating surfaces are free of old
gasket material.
2. Install powerhead with new gasket onto driveshaft housing.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate propeller shaft slightly to align crankshaft splines
with driveshaft splines.
3. Secure powerhead to driveshaft with 6 bolts. Torque bolts to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N· m).
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4. Reinstall trim cover. Torque bolts to 85 lb. in. (9.6 N·N· m).
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90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
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Bolts [Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N· m)]
Bolts -- Torque to 85. lb. in. (9.6 N· m)
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