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CA67
Changing Drive Unit Oil - Models With Gear Lube Monitor (if
So Equipped)
IMPORTANT: Use only specified gear lubricant in drive unit.
(See SPECIFICATIONS.)
Place drive unit in trim-out position (Do Not Raise to TRAILER Posi-
tion).
1
Remove OIL FILL/DRAIN screw and sealing washer.
2
Remove OIL VENT screw and sealing washer. Allow oil to drain
completely.
IMPORTANT: It any water drained from OIL FILL/DRAIN hole, or
it oil appears milky brown, drive unit is leaking and should be
checked immediately by your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer.
Lower drive unit so anti–ventilation plate is level. Fill drive unit
through OIL FILL/ DRAIN hole with Specified Gear Lube, until an air–
free stream of lubricant flows from OIL VENT hole.
Remove tube from OIL FILL/DRAIN hole. Quickly install sealing
washer and OIL FILL/DRAIN screw. Tighten securely.
3
Fill gear lube monitor with Specified Gear Lube. When oil starts
to run out the OIL VENT hole, reinstall sealing washer and OIL VENT
screw. Tighten securely.
Continue to fill monitor to "FILL" mark on monitor. Lubricate O–ring
on monitor neck with stern drive oil, to ensure ease of installation and
removal of cap. Install monitor cap, do not overtighten.
Alpha V8
67
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