9-2 LOWER UNIT
REMOVAL & DISASSEMBLY
!
Always disconnect the battery cable before removing
the lower unit.
1. Shift to the NEUTARAL position.
2. Remove the bolt and the trim tab.
4. Remove the seven bolts
1
and separate the gearcase from
the driveshaft housing.
5. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
Remove the oil drain plug
1
first, then the oil level plug
2
and allow the gear oil to drain.
Inspect oil for water, contaminates or metal.
NOTE:
Before the gearcase is removed completely, disconnect the
speedometer pick up tube
2
from the gearcase.
3. Remove the cotter pin
1
and the connector pin
2
.