Mercury Jet 40 Manual page 53

a - Shims
6. After setting the impeller height, tighten the impeller nut snug with a wrench. Secure impeller nut by bending
tabs against the flat on the impeller nut.
a - Tabs
NOTE: If the outboard is used in salt water, apply Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Anti-Corrosion Grease around
the entire mounting flange on the water intake housing and also to the threads on the six mounting bolts.
7. Reinstall the water intake housing with six bolts. Check clearance around the impeller to ensure the water
intake housing is centered and not rubbing against the liner. Torque mounting bolts to specifications.
MAINTENANCE
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ob01410
Clearance between impeller edge and liner
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ob01412
Impeller nut
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