How do you remove a Mercruiser Alpha One sterndrive?

How to Remove a Mercruiser Alpha One Outdrive

1. Disconnect the speedometer hose.
2. Lower the drive and place it in forward gear.
3. Remove the two plastic caps on the trim-cylinder rod.
4. Pound the trim-cylinder rod with a rubber mallet so that it sticks out about 3 inches.

How do you manually lower a Mercruiser outdrive?

Unscrew the nut and slide off the big washer. Grab the outdrive by the skeg and wiggle it while trying to pull the shaft that goes through from the other side out. You might have to tap it with a hammer and a block of wood to get it started. Once that shaft is out you can lower the drive all the way down.

How do you manually raise a Mercruiser outdrive?

Grasp the bottom of the outdrive behind the propeller. Pull the outdrive up and hold it until the person on deck ties the rope onto a cleat, completing the manual raising of the Mercruiser outdrive.

How do you remove the lower unit on a MerCruiser stern drive?

The proper way to remove the lower unit on a MerCruiser stern drive is completed in two steps. First, you remove the sterndrive and then you separate the lower unit from the upper gear box. It is possible to drop the lower unit while the stern drive is still attached to the boat, but replacing it is very difficult.

How do you remove the lower part of a sterndrive?

Put the shift selector in forward gear and remove the six nuts that hold the sterndrive to the bell housing. Remove the sterndrive by pulling it straight back. The best way to remove the lower unit is to safely secure the drive in a holding fixture.

Why do I need to remove the stern drive?

In addition, removing the stern drive allows for inspection of the u-joints and other important components. Lower the sterndrive completely and drain the gear oil by removing the lower fill plug and the upper vent screw. They are found on the starboard side of the drive unit. Check the lubricant for excess metal filings or water.

How do I drain the gear oil from the sterndrive?

Lower the sterndrive completely and drain the gear oil by removing the lower fill plug and the upper vent screw. They are found on the starboard side of the drive unit.