Jet Drive Removal And Installation; Removal; Installation - Mercury 15XD Service Manual

Jet Drive Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove water intake and impeller. Refer to Impeller Removal and Installation preced-
ing.
2. Disconnect the shift linkage. Remove 5 bolts (shown) securing jet drive to drive shaft
housing and remove jet drive.

Installation

1. Install jet drive with bolts shown.
Loctite 271 (92-809820)
7
a -
b -
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
b
a
7
Bolts (4) -- Apply Loctite 271 to Threads and Torque to 25 lb. ft.
(34.0 N· m)
Bolt (1) -- Apply Loctite 271 to Threads and Torque to 23.0 lb. ft.
(31.0 N· m)
7
a
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JET DRIVE