Draining And Inspecting Gear Housing Lubricant - Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
8. While pressing in on speedometer hose junction, pull out on hose to disconnect.
a -
b -
9. Remove locknut from the front gear housing mounting stud.
10. Loosen the side mounting locknuts. (DO NOT attempt to remove one nut before oppo-
site side is loosened sufficiently, or driveshaft housing could be damaged.)
a -
b -
11. Pull gear housing away from driveshaft housing as far as the loosened nuts (in Step
9) will allow, then remove loosened nuts. (DO NOT allow gear housing to fall, as it now
is free.)
12. Pull gear housing from driveshaft housing.

Draining and Inspecting Gear Housing Lubricant

1. Place gear housing in a suitable holding fixture or vise with the driveshaft in a vertical
position.
NOTE: Drain and Fill screws may be located on the starboard side of gearcase on later
models.
Page 6A-12
a
Press in on Junction
Pull out on Hose
a
a
Front Mounting Locknut
Side Mounting Locknut (One Each Side)
b
b
b
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