Water Pump And Related Items Inspection; Lower Unit Disassembly - Suzuki DF70A Service Manual

3A-8 Right Hand Rotation Unit:
6) Install the Lower Unit. Refer to "Lower Unit Removal
and Installation" (Page 3A-5).

Water Pump and Related Items Inspection

Inspect the following parts.
• Inspect impeller. Replace if vanes are cut, torn, worn
or other abnormal conditions.
• Inspect pump case. Replace if cracked, distorted or
other abnormal conditions are noted.
• Inspect pump inner sleeve. Replace if worn, cracked,
distorted, corroded or other abnormal conditions are
noted.
• Inspect under panel. Replace if cracked, distorted,
corroded or other abnormal conditions are noted.
CAUTION
Do not reuse seal ring once removed.
Always use new ring.

Lower Unit Disassembly

1) Remove the lower unit. Refer to "Lower Unit
Removal and Installation" (Page 3A-5).
2) Remove the propeller. Refer to "Propeller Removal
and Installation" (Page 3A-4).
3) Remove the water pump and related parts. Refer to
"Lower Unit Removal and Installation" (Page 3A-5)
and "Water Pump Removal and Installation"
(Page 3A-6).
4) Place a drain pan under oil drain plug. Remove oil
drain plug (1) first then oil level plug (2) and allow
gear oil to drain.
Inspect oil for water, contaminates or metal.
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5) Remove the exhaust tube housing seal (3) and seal
plate (4).
6) Remove the bolt (5) and shift rod guide housing
assembly (6).
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7) Remove two bolts (7) securing the propeller shaft
bearing housing to the gearcase.
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3
6
7
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