Bravo Two Models; Bravo Three Models - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

Bravo Two Models

1. Straighten the bent tabs of the tab washer on the propeller shaft.
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b
2. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the sterndrives anti‑ventilation plate.
3. Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
4. Slide the propeller and attaching hardware from the propeller shaft.
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b

Bravo Three Models

1. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the sterndrives anti‑ventilation plate.
2. Remove the bolt and washers securing the propeller shaft anode.
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a - Prop
b - Tab washer
d c - Drive sleeve adapter
d - Tab bent down
e - Propeller nut
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a - Wood block
b - Propeller
c - Propeller nut under socket
Bravo Two
Propeller shaft splines
Forward thrust hub
Propeller
Spline washer
Tab washer
Propeller nut
Section 5 - Maintenance
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