MerCruiser Sterndrive TDI 3.0L User Manual page 96

Section 5 - Maintenance
1. Lubricate the U‑joint shaft splines and the O‑rings.
Tube Ref No.
Engine Coupler Spline
91
Grease
2. Inspect the U‑joint bellows for cracks or other signs of deterioration. Ensure that the bellows clamps are tight.
3. Rotate the bell housing in the upward and side‑to‑side directions to inspect the exhaust tube, shift cable bellows, and
clamps.
c
d
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b
a
Description
e
a
b
22189
a - U‑joint shaft splines
b - U‑joint shaft O‑rings
19867
Where Used
U-joint shaft splines and O-rings
a - U‑joint bellow
b - Exhaust tube
c - Bell housing
d - Gimbal ring
e - Gimbal housing
f - Shift cable bellows
f
Part No.
92-802869A 1
90-8M0070851 AUGUST 2012
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