Volvo Penta KAD/KAMD44P Operator's Manual page 70

Maintenance: Drive
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Bellows. Replacement
Check the condition of the universal joint and exhaust
bellows at least once a year. If any cracks or other
defects are visible, they must be changed. The uni-
versal joint bellows must be changed every 200 hours.
The drive may need to be removed from the support
fork to replace the bellows. Removal of the drive re-
quires special knowledge and tools. If in doubt contact
your Volvo Penta workshop for assistance.
WARNING! Never work on the drive bellows or
hydraulic system without locking the drive in its
raised position so that it cannot fall down. A fall-
ing drive can cause serious personal injury.
Tool 885143-8, when properly installed, prevents the
drive falling. Install the tool as follows: Trim the drive
down to 0. Remove cotter pins and knock out trim cyl-
inder bolts.
DPX: Also remove steering cylinders by removing
pins. Tie up the steering cylinder so that they do not
hang in the way.
The drive can now be lifted by hand to its raised posi-
tion. Hold the drive steady in this position and install
the tool on the starboard side as illustrated. Carefully
check the bellows for damage. The exhaust bellows
can be replaced without removing the drive.
WARNING! Do not overload the tool by standing
on the raised drive.