Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 366

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
7. Remove 2 locknuts from bottom middle of anti-cavitation plate.
a -
b -
c -
8. Remove locknut from the front gear housing mounting stud.
9. Loosen the side mounting locknuts. (DO NOT attempt to remove one nut before oppo-
site side is loosened sufficiently, or driveshaft housing could be damaged.)
10. Pull gear housing away from driveshaft housing as far as the loosened nuts (in Step
9) will allow, then remove loosened nuts. (DO NOT allow gear housing to fall, as it now
is free.)
11. Pull gear housing from driveshaft housing.
a -
b -
Draining and Inspecting Gear Housing Lubricant
1. Place gear housing in a suitable holding fixture or vise with the driveshaft in a vertical
position.
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Bolt (Secures Trim Tab)
Bolt (Inside Trim Tab Cavity)
Locknuts and Washers
a
Front Mounting Locknut
Side Mounting Locknut (One Each Side)
a
b
c
51866
b
51879
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999