Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 505

7. After setting the impeller height, tighten the impel-
ler nut snug with a wrench. Secure impeller nut by
bending tabs (a) against the flats on the impeller
nut.
a - Tabs
8. Reinstall the water intake housing with six bolts.
Check clearance around the impeller to make sure
the water intake housing is centered and not rub-
bing against the liner. Torque mounting bolts to 100
lbs. in. (11.5 N·m).
90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
NOTE: If the outboard is used in salt water, apply
Quicksilver Anti-Corrosion Grease around the entire
mounting flange on the water intake housing and also
to the threads on the six mounting bolts.
a
9. Refer to "SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION" page 8
and reinstall shift cable to jet drive.
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