Driveshaft U-Joint Splines And O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed); Engine Coupler - Mercury 6.2L MPI Manual

Driveshaft U‑joint Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
1. Apply grease to the driveshaft U‑joint splines and O‑rings.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2. For propeller shaft lubrication, refer to Propellers.

Engine Coupler

Lubricate the engine coupler splines through the grease fittings on the coupler by applying approximately 8–10 pumps of
grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
NOTE: If the boat is operated at idle for prolonged periods of time, the coupler should be lubricated every 50 hours.
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Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
NOTE: Your power package is equipped with a sealed engine coupler and Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints. The sealed coupler and shaft
splines can be lubricated without removing the sterndrive unit. The Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints do not require lubrication.

Engine Coupler

Lubricate engine coupler splines through grease fittings on the coupler by applying approximately 8–10 pumps of grease from a
typical hand‑operated grease gun.
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Description
a - Grease fitting
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Description
a - Driveshaft U‑joint splines
b - O‑rings (3)
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Where Used
Driveshaft U-joint splines and O-rings
Where Used
Coupler
Section 4 - Maintenance
Part No.
8M0071842
Part No.
8M0071842
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