Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 280 Workshop Manual page 27

Removing the sterndrive
7b. Sterndrive model 290: Remove the steering hel-
met and the universal joint rubber bellows from the up-
per gear housing (1), the exhaust bellows from the in-
termediate housing (2) and the cooling water hose
from the cooling water connection (3). The universal
joint rubber bellows must be replaced every other
year.
8a. Sterndrive models 280 and 285: Remove the two
locking screws holding the shaft journals in the tran-
som shield. Support the sterndrive from underneath
and pull out the shaft journals, using special tool
884874. A brass drift can also be used. Lift off the
sterndrive and place it in a suitable cradle.
NOTE! Always replace the bushings (1).
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8b. Sterndrive model 290: Remove the two locking
screws holding the shaft journals in the transom
shield. Support the sterndrive from underneath and
knock out the shaft journals using a brass drift or
some similar tool. Lift off the sterndrive and place it in
a suitable cradle.
NOTE! Always replace the bushings (1).