Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual page 487

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
1. Slide rubber centrifugal slinger up and off driveshaft.
2. Remove water tube guide and seal from water pump cover. (Retain guide for reas-
sembly and discard seal.)
3. Remove (and retain) 3 nuts, one bolt and all washers which secure water pump cover
to gear housing.
4. Using 2 pry bars, lift water pump cover up and off driveshaft.
a a
b
b
c
a -
b -
c -
5. Inspect water pump cover and insert, as outlined in "Cleaning and Inspection," pre-
vious.
6. If inspection of water pump insert determines that replacement is required, follow Step
"a" or "b" (immediately following) to remove insert from water pump cover.
NOTE: Try Step "a" first. If insert cannot be removed with Step "a," use Step "b".
a. Drive water pump insert out of water pump cover with a punch and hammer.
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Water Tube Guide
Water Tube Seal
Nuts, Bolt and Washers To Be Removed
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90-883728 JULY 2001