Propeller Shaft - Mercury Zeus 3000 Series User Manual

6. Install the top and bottom driveshaft shields on the transmission end as shown. Tighten
the driveshaft shield retaining screws and nuts to specifications.
Description
Driveshaft shield retaining screw—
transmission end
Driveshaft shield upper‑to‑lower retaining screw and nut—
transmission end
7. Install the engine end drvieshaft shield. Tighten the screws to specification.
Description
Driveshaft shield screw—engine end

Propeller Shaft

1. Remove the propellers. Refer to Propellers.
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c
b
a
a - Bottom shield
b - Driveshaft shield upper‑to‑lower retaining screw, nut, and washer (2)
c - Top shield
d - Driveshaft shield retaining screw and washer (4)
a
a - Driveshaft shield
b - Screw (two on each side)
c - Engine end
Typical
QSC and QSB models
QSM models
b
c
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Typical
Section 5 - Maintenance
c d c
36689
Nm lb‑in.
36 –
47 –
17 –
Nm lb–in.
36 –
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lb‑ft
27
35
23
lb–ft
27