Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning And Inspection - Standard Rotation; Removal - Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual

Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection – Standard
Rotation

Removal

Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs and remove spark plugs from
engine before removing gear housing from driveshaft housing.
1. Disconnect high tension leads from spark plugs and remove spark plugs from engine.
2. Shift engine into NEUTRAL position.
3. Tilt engine to full up position and engage tilt lock lever.
4. Bend tabs of propeller tab washer away from thrust hub (rear), then remove propeller
locknut, tab washer, thrust hub (rear), propeller and thrust hub (forward) from propel-
ler shaft.
5. Mark gear housing and trim tab so that trim tab can be reinstalled in the same position.
Remove plastic cap at rear edge of driveshaft housing. Remove bolt that secures trim
tab and remove tab from gear housing.
6. Once trim tab is removed, remove bolt from inside of trim tab cavity.
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90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
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Tab Washer
Propeller Nut
Rear Thrust Hub
Continuity Washer (if equipped)
Propeller Shaft
f - Thrust Hub (forward)
Bolt (secures trim tab)
Bolt (inside trim tab cavity)
i - Ribs – Align Carefully with Trim Tab while Securing Tab
WARNING
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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
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