Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication; Shift Cable - Dts; Driveshaft U-Joint Splines And O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed) - Mercury 8.2L MAG/H.O./SeaCore Sterndrive Operation And Maintenance Manual

Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication

Lubricate the points shown in the following illustration with oil at least once a year, more often if the product is operated in
saltwater.
Shift Cable ‑ DTS
Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
a b
Tube Ref No.
Mercury 25W-40 Synthetic Blend
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4-Stroke Engine Oil
Driveshaft U‑joint Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
1. Apply grease to the driveshaft U‑joint splines and O‑rings.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2.
For propeller shaft lubrication, refer to Propellers.
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Pivot points
Guide contact surfaces
Where Used
Shift cable pivot points and guide contact surfaces
a - Driveshaft U‑joint splines
b - O‑rings (3)
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Where Used
Driveshaft U-joint splines and O-rings
Section 4 - Maintenance
Alpha shift plate shown,
Bravo shift plate similar
a - Remote control shift
cable
b - Shift assist assembly
c - Intermediate shift cable
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Part No.
92-8M0078629
Part No.
8M0071842
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