Mercury Racing HP565, Manual, Page: 97 / 151

MAINTENANCE
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Lubrication
DRIVE UNIT AND TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the speedometer hose fitting from the
driveshaft housing prior to removing the sterndrive unit to
prevent damage to the fitting.
IMPORTANT: The sterndrive must be removed in order to
lubricate the U‑joints. Contact your authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer for this service.
NOTE: The engine coupling and shaft splines are greased with
engine coupler spline grease. Universal joints are greased with
2‑4‑C with PTFE lubricant.
1. Lubricate the gimbal bearing with 2‑4‑C with PTFE lubricant.
a - Gimbal bearing
grease fitting
Tube
Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C Marine
Lubricant with
PTFE
Gimbal bearing 92-802859A 1
mc77068-1
a