Mercury 5 SERIES Service Manual page 55

IGNITION SYSTEM
Ignition Components Removal and Installation
Flywheel
NOTE: Flywheel assembly may be removed through the use of a Strap Wrench
(91-24937A1) or Flywheel Holder/Puller (91-804552)
REMOVAL – STRAP WRENCH METHOD
1. Remove rewind starter. Refer to Section 8.
Do not strike flywheel with a hard object, as flywheel damage could occur.
Engine could possibly start when turning flywheel during removal and installation;
therefore, disconnect spark plug lead to prevent engine from starting.
1. Use strap wrench to hold starter pulley. Loosen flywheel nut until nut is flush with end
of crankshaft.
2. Remove three bolts and starter pulley.
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a
91-24937A1
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
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b
c
Strap Wrench
Starter Pulley
Flywheel Nut
Bolts (3)
Starter Pulley
CAUTION
WARNING
e
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d
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90-857138R1 MAY 2000