You also need to disconnect the tilt cylinders. Do that at the drive end.
You will need to hold them up with something, I use bungy cords. If the
drive has never been off it can be difficult to remove. SHIFTER MUST BE IN
FORWARD. It may help to loosen with a rubber mallet. It is heavy so be
ready when it slides out. I do mine in the garage with the outdrive lowered
until it is almost touching the floor.
"seeray28" wrote in message
> put the gear selector in foward, if you have the drive lube monitor empty
> it. Remove the six nuts holding the outdrive in place. If you have the
> speedometer pickup in the outdrive disconnect the hose. pull the out drive
> off the boat.
> Its easy, just nerve wracking the first time
>
> "ToneJohn" wrote in message
>
>> Went to change my lower unit oil and it was milky so my local mechanic
>> recommended i just bring in the drive. He said it's cheaper and easier.
> I
>> never removed it before, he said all it is, is 6 bolts and Bam it comes
> off,
>> he did mention to have it in "drive/forward" and to remove the tilt trim
>> arms. I have a 94 mercruise w/ alpha I.
>>
>> Few Questions:
>> Is it that simple?
>> Any specific tips/tricks?
>> I plan to leave it off the entire winter anything specific i should
>> do
>> to cover up the "hole" ??
>> The marina said it would be cheap any idea on "Cheap"? labor is $95
>> p/p....
>>
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Removing Lower unit / outdrive 
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