Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual page 547

Discharge of oil, coolant, or other engine/drive fluids into the environment is restricted by law. Use caution not to spill oil,
coolant, or other fluids into the environment when using or servicing your boat. Be aware of the local restrictions governing
the disposal or recycling of waste, and contain and dispose of fluids as required.
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3. Place a suitable container under the filter plate to catch the fluid.
4. Remove the two bolts, two washers, filter plate, seal, and filter element.
5. Completely drain the fluid from the transmission.
6. Check the fluid for:
• Metal particles: A few small particles are normal. Larger metal chips are an early sign of transmission failure, which
may mean the transmission should be disassembled and inspected for internal damage.
•
Rubber particles: Indication of cooler hose wear. The hoses should be inspected for cracks or fraying. Replace the
damaged hoses.
7. Inspect the seal for wear and replace it if necessary.
8. Clean the filter element with Loctite 703 Fast Cleaner or equivalent.
Tube Ref No.
Loctite 703 Fast Cleaner
9. Install the filter element, seal, and filter plate.
10. Install the bolts and washers. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Description
Filter plate bolt
11. Apply Loctite 574 Surface Seal to the threads of the breather valve and install the valve into the transmission.
Hand‑tighten.
Tube Ref No.
Loctite 574 Surface Seal
12. Fill the transmission with the specified fluid through the dipstick hole. Refer to Specifications.
13. Install the dipstick and O‑ring.
Tube Ref No.
Dexron III Automatic
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Filling
IMPORTANT: Use only the specified transmission fluid.
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
Description
Description
Description
ZF/45C, 45IV, 63A, 65IV Transmissions
NOTICE
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Where Used
Filter element
Where Used
Breather valve threads
Where Used
ZF/45IV transmissions
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a - Filter plate bolt and washer
Part No.
Obtain Locally
Nm lb‑in.
18 159
Part No.
Obtain Locally
Part No.
Obtain Locally
lb‑ft
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